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4  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise  the 
Name  of  the  Lord." 


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HYMNS. 


fflormng. 

"I  myself  will  awake  right  early." 

1.  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
•J-*-  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 

To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2.  Redeem  thy  mis-spent  time  that's  past, 
And  live  this  day  as*  if  thy  last ; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care, 

For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3.  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 

Thy  conscience  as  the  noon-day  clear  • 
Think  how  all-seeing  God  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4.  By  influence  of  the  Light  divine 

Let  thy  own  light  in  good  works  shine 
Reflect  all  heaven's  propitious  rays 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise.     I . 


*  MORNING. 

PART    II. 

1.  \  1i  TAKE  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 

V  V    And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
Glory  to  the  Eternal  King. 

2.  I  wake,  I  wake,  ye  heavenly  choir, 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire, 
That  I  like  you  my  age  may  spend, 
Like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

3.  May  I  like  you  in  God  delight, 
Have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight, 
Perform  like  you  my  Maker's  will, 
O  may  I  never  more  do  ill. 

4.  Had  I  your  wings  to  heaven  I'd  fly, 
But  God  shall  that  defect  supply, 
And  my  soul,  winged  with  warm  desire, 
Shall  all  day  long  to  heaven  aspire. 

Part   in, 

1.  /^LORY  to  Thee  Who  safe  fast  kept 
V     And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

2.  I  would  not  wake,  nor  rise  again, 
E'en  heaven  itself  I  would  disdain, 
Wert  Thou  not  there  to  be  enjoyed, 
And  I  in  hymns  to  be  employed. 


MORNING.  O 

5.  Heaven  is,  dear  Lord,  where'er  Thou  art, 
O  never  then  from  me  depart ; 
For  to  my  soul  'tis  hell  to  be 
But  for  one  moment  without  Thee. 

4.  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew, 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5.  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ;. 

That  all  my  powers  with  all  their  might 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

Doxology  to  be  sung  at  the  end  of  each  Part. 

■    Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 


''•  His  compassions  fail  not :  they  are  new  every  morning.1 

1.  "XJEW  every  morning  is  the  lore 

-»-^l      Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove ; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2.  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 


*  MORNING. 

3,  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4,  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  need  to  ask, 
Room  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 

To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

5,  Only,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above ; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day, 

To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray.     Amen. 

3. 

"  He  that  followeth  Me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall 
have  the  light  of  life." 

1.  f~\  JESU,  Lord  of  light  and  grace, 

v-/    Thou  brightness  of  the  Father's  Face, 

Thou  fountain  of  eternal  light, 

Whose  beams  disperse  the  shades  of  night. 

2.  Come  Holy  Sun  of  heavenly  love, 
Come  in  Thy  radiance  from  above, 
And  to  our  inward  hearts  convey 
The  Holy  Spirit's  cloudless  ray. 

3.  So  we  the  Father's  help  will  claim, 
And  sing  the  Father's  glorious  Name, 

■    And  His  Almighty  grace  implore 
That  we  may  stand,  to  fall  no  more. 


MORNING.  'J 

4.  May  He  our  actions  deign  to  bless, 
And  loose  the  bonds  of  wickedness ; 
From  sudden  falls  our  feet  defend, 
And  guide  us  safely  to  the  end. 

5.  May  faith,  deep  rooted  in  the  soul, 
Subdue  our  flesh,  our  minds  control : 
May  guile  depart,  and  discord  cease, 
And  all  within  be  joy  and  peace.  \ 

6.  O  hallowed  thus  be  every  day ; 
Let  meekness  be  our  morning  ray, 
Our  faith  like  noontide  splendour  glow, 
Our  souls  the  twilight  never  know. 

7.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee ; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

4. 

<f  Early  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  Thee, 
and  will  look  up." 

1 4  "XT  OW  that  the  daylight  fills  the  sky 
I M      We  lift  our  hearts  to  God  on  high, 
That  He,  in  all  we  do  or  say, 
Would  keep  us  free  from  harm  to-day. 

.  2.  May  He  restrain  our  tongues  from  strife, 
And  shield  from  anger's  din  our  life ; 
And  guard  with  watchful  care  our  eyes^ 
From  earth's  absorbing  vanities. 


g  MORNING. 

3.  O  may  our  inmost  hearts  be  pure, 
From  thoughts  of  folly  kept  secure, 
And  pride  of  sinful  flesh  subdued 
Through  sparing  use  of  daily  food. 

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4.  So  we, when  this  day's  work  is  o'er, 
And  shades  of  night  return  once  more, 
Our  path  of  trial  safely  trod, 

Shall  give  the  glory  to  our  God. 

5.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee ;  .  , 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  wre  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

"  Unto  you  that  fear  My  Name  shall  the  Sun  of 
Righteousness  arise." 

i.  /^HRIST,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
^-'     Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night; 
Dayspring  from  on  high  be  near, 
Daystar  in  my  heart  appear. 

2.  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 
Unaccompanied  by  Thee  ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see, 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 


MORNING. 

Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine  ; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  Divine  ; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day.  Amen. 


"6. 

M  I  have  set  God  always  before  me ;  for  He  is  on  my  right 
hand,  therefore  I  shall  not  fall." 

i.  "C*ORTH  in  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  I  go, 
-*•        My  daily  labour  to  pursue ; 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2.  The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assigned 
O  let  me  cheerfully  fulfil ; 

In  all  my  works  Thy  presence  find, 
And  provf  Thy  good  and  perfect  will 

3.  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 
Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see  ; 
'And  labour  on  at  Thy  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee. 

4.  Give  me  to  bear  Thy  easy  yoke, 
And  every  moment  watch  and  pray ; 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  Thy  glorious  day.     . 


3  MORNING. 

5.  Fain  would  I  still  for  Thee  employ 
Whate'er  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given. 
And  run  my  Course  with  even  joy, 

And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  Heaven. 

6.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  angel-host 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.         Amen. 


7. 

"  It  is  but  the  third  hour  of  the  day." 

1.  /^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  Who  ever  One 
v^     Art  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  ; 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  possess 
With  Thy  full  flood  of  holiness. 

2.  In  word  and  deed,  by  heart  and  tongue, 
With  all  our  powers,  Thy  praise  be  sung ; 
May  love  enwrap  our  mortal  frame, 
And  others  catch  the  living  flame. 

3.  Almighty  FATHER,hear  our  cry 

Through  Jesus'  Christ  our  Lord  most  High, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally.  Amen. 


8. 
£l)e  Stsetl)  fjmtr. 

"  At  noonday  will  I  pray.'* 

1.  /~\  GOD  of  truth,  O  Lord  of  might, 
v_y     Who  orderest  time  and  change  aright, 
Brightening  the  morn  with  golden  gleams, 
Kindling  the  noonday's  fiery  beams ; 

2.  Quench  Thou  in  us  the  flames  of  strife^ 
From  passion's  heat  preserve  our  life, 
Our  bodies  keep  from  perils  free, 

And  give  our  souls  true  peace  in  Thee. 

3.  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  most  High, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally.  Amen, 

9. 
€l)e  &mtl)  fjottr. 

"  The  hour  of  prayer  being  the  ninth  hour." 

1.  /~\  GOD,  of  all  the  Strength  and  Power, 
V-/     Who  dost  unmoved  each  passing  hour 
Through  all  its  changes  guide  the  day, 
From  early  morn  to  evening's  ray ; 

2.  Brighten  life's  eventide  with  light 
That  ne'er  shall  set  in  gloom  of  night ; 
Till  we  a  holy  death  attain 

And  everlasting  glory  gain. 


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EVENING. 


3.  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  most  High, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally.         Amen. 

10. 

(Anting. 

"  He  shall  defend  thee  under  His  wings.*1 

1.  /"^LORY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 
^J     For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  Thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2.  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3.  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  Day. 

4.  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close, 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5.  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply  ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 


EVENING. 


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6.  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 

11. 

"  Abide  with  us." 

1.  CUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
v3     It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 

O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 

To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2.  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3.  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4.  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5.  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store  ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 


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EVENING. 


6.  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take ; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above. 

Amen. 

12. 

"  O  look  Thou  upon  me  and  be  merciful  unto  me.* 

1.  AS  now  the  sun's  declining  rays 
^*-     At  eventide  descend ; 

So  life's  brief  day  is  sinking  down 
To  its  appointed  end. 

2.  Lord,  on  the  Cross  Thine  Arms  were  stretched 

To  draw  Thy  people  nigh ; 
O  grant  us  then  that  Cross  to  love, 
And  in  those  Arms  to  die. 

3.  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run.         Amen. 

13. 

"  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by  night," 

1.  T3EFORE  the  ending  of  the  day, 
-L*      Creator  of  the  world,  we  pray 
That  Thou  with  wonted  love  wouldst  keep 
Thy  watch  around  us  while  we  sleep. 


EVENING. 


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z,  O  let  no  evil  dreams  be  near, 
Nor  phantoms  of  the  night  appear ; 
Our  ghostly  enemy  restrain, 
Lest  aught  of  sin  our  bodies  stain. 

3.  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry, 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  most  High, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally.  Amen. 

14. 

u  Abide  with  us ;  for  it  is  toward  evening,  and  the 
day  is  far  spent." 

\.    A  BIDE  with  me ;  fast  falls  the  eventide  ; 
«£*-  The  darkness  deepens ;  Lord, with  me  abide ; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me. 

2.  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3.  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power; 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

4.  I  fear  no  foe  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness ; 
Where  is  death's  sting,  where,  grave,  thy  victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 


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5.  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes ; 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to.  the 
skies ; 

Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  sha- 
dows flee ; 

In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me.    Amen. 

15. 

u  Let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. " 

1.  k  I  ''HE  sun  is  sinking  fast, 

J-      The  daylight  dies ; 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

2.  As  Christ  upon  the  Cross 

His  Head  inclined, 
And  to  His  Father's  hands 
His  parting  soul  resigned ; 

3.  So  now  herself  my  soul 

Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 
In  Whom  all  spirits. live  ; 

4.  So  now  beneath  His  eye 

Would  calmly  rest, 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast ; 

5.  Save  that  His  Will  be  done, 

Whate'er  betide ; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 
In  Him  to  all  beside. 


EVENING. 


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6,  Thus  would  I  live  :  yet  now 

Not  I,  but  He 
In  all  His  power  and  love 
Henceforth  alive  in  rne. 

7.  One  Sacred  Trinity  ! 

One  Lord  Divine  I 
May  I  be  ever  His, 

And  He  for  ever  mine.         Amen. 

16. 

"  I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace  and  take  my  rest." 

1.  T^HROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us, 

-L      Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesu,  Thou  our  Guardian  be ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2.  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 

In  Thine  Arms  may  we  repose, 
And,  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
B.est  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last.    Amen. 

17. 

"  The  Lord  is  my  Light." 
i.  OWEET  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go; 
^-5     Thy  word  into  our  minds  instil ; 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 


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EVENING. 


2.  The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run, 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle*  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

3.  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release ; 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light.  • 

4.  Do  more  than  pardon;  give  us  joy, 

Sweet  fear,  and  sober  liberty, 
And  simple  hearts  without  alloy 

That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

5.  Labour  is  sweet,  for  Thou  hast  toiled ; 

And  care  is  light,  for  Thou  hast  cared ; 
Ah !  never  let  our  works  be  soiled 

With  strife,  or  by  deceit  ensnared. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

6.  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ; 
O  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad  ; 

Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  All. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light.         Amen. 


EVENING, 


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18. 

11  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee." 
i .  /T*  OD,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
v_T  Darkness  and:  light ; 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night ; 
May  Thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 
This  livelong  night. 

2.  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And,  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie  : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou  our  God  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high.  Amen. 

19. 

"  Now  unto  the  King  Eternal,  Immortal,  Invisible,  the  Only 
Wise  God,  be  honour  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever." 

O  TRINITY,  most  Blessed  Light, 
O  Unity  of  Princely  Might, 
As  now  the  Hery  sun  departs 
Shed  Thou  Thy  beams  within  our  hearts. 

2.  To  Thee  our  morning  song  of  praise, 
To  Thee  our  evening  prayer  we  raise  ; 
Thee  may  our  heart  and  voice  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 


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SUNDAY. 


20. 

EARLY  MORNING. 
"  In  Thy  Light  shall  we  see  light/* 

1.  TV  /TORN  of  morns,  and  day  of  days! 
■LVA  Beauteous  were  thy  new-born  rays: 
Brighter  yet  from  death's  dark  prison 
Christ,  the  Light  of  lights,  is  risen. 

2.  He  commanded,  and  His  word 
Death  and  the  dread  chaos  heard : 
O  shall  we,  more  deaf  than  they, 
In  the  chains  of  darkness  stay  ? 

3.  Nature  yet  in  shadow  lies, 
Let  the  sons  of  light  arise 
And  prevent  the  morning  rays 
With  sweet  canticles  of  praise. 

4.  While  the  dead  world  sleeps  around, 
Let  the  sacred  temples  sound 
Law,  and  prophet,  and  blest  psalm 
Lit  with  holy  light  so  calm. 

5.  Unto  hearts  in  slumber  weak 
Let  the  heavenly  trumpet  speak  ; 
And  a  newer  walk  express 
Their  new  life  to  righteousness. 

6.  Hear  us,  Lord,  and  with  us  be, 
O  Thou  Fount  of  charity, 
Thou  Who  dost  the  Spirit  give 
Bidding  the  dead  letter  live. 


SUNDAY. 


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7.  Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  O  Holy  One, 
By  Whose  quickening  Breath  divine 
Our  dull  spirits  burn  and  shine.         Amen. 

21. 

MORNING. 

"  And  God  said,  Let  there  be  light :  and  there  was  light. 
And  the  evening  and  the  morning  were  the  first  day." 

1.  /^\N  this  day,  the  first  of  days, 

v-^  God  the  Father's  Name  we  praise  5 
Who,  creation's  Fount  and  Spring, 
Did  the  world  from  darkness  bring. 

2.  On  this  day  th'  Eternal  Son 
Over  death  His  triumph  won ; 
On  this  day  the  Spirit  came 
With  His  gifts  of  living  flame. 

3.  Oh  !  that  fervent  love  to-day 
May  in  every  heart  have  sway, 
Teaching  us  to  praise  aright 
God  the  Source  of  life  and  light. 

4.  Father,  Who  didst  fashion  me 
Image  of  Thyself  to  be, 

Fill  me  with  Thy  love  divine, 
Let  my  every  thought  be  Thine. 

5.  Holy  Jesus,  may  I  be 

Dead  and  buried  here  with  Thee  ; 
And,  by  love  inflamed,  arise 
Unto  Thee  a  sacrifice. 


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SUNDAY, 


6.  Thou  Who  dost  all  gifts  impart, 
Shine,  Sweet  Spirit,  in  my  heart ; 
Best  of  gifts  Thyself  bestow ; 
Make  me  burn  Thy  love  to  know. 

7.  God,  the  Blessed  Three  in  One, 
Dwell  within  my  heart  alone ; 
Thou  dost  give  Thyself  to  me, 

May  I  give  myself  to  Thee.         Amen. 

22. 

"  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made." 

1.    A  GAIN  the  Lord's  own  day  is  here, 
-£*-  The  day  to  Christian  people  dear, 
As,  week  by  week,  it  bids  them  tell 
How  Jesus  rose  from  death  and  hell. 

t.  For  by  His  flock  their  Lord  declared 
His  resurrection  should  be  shared ; 
And  they  who  trust  in  Him  to  save 
In  Him  are  risen  from  the  grave. 

3,  We,  one  and  all,  of  Him  possest 
Are  with  exceeding  treasures  blest ; 
For  all  He  did,  and  all  He  bare, 
He  gives  us  as  out  own  to  share. 

4.  Eternal  glory,  rest  on  high, 
A  blessed  immortality, 

True  peace  and  gladness,  and  a  throne, 
Are  all  His  gifts,  and  all  our  own. 


SUNDAY. 


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And  therefore  unto  Thee  we  sing, 
O  Lord  of  Peace,  Eternal  King ; 
Thy  love  we  praise,  Thy  Name  adore, 
Both  on  this  day  and  evermore.  Amen, 

23. 

EVENING. 
"  There  shall  be  no  night  there.'* 

i.  /^REAT  God,  Who,  hid  from  mortal  sight, 
vJ  Dost  dwell  in  unapproached  light, 
Before  Whose  presence  angels  bow 
With  faces  veiled,  in  homage  low ; 

2.  Awhile  in  darkness  we  remain, 
And  round  us  yet  are  sin  and  pain ; 
But  soon  the  everlasting  day 

Shall  chase  our  shades  of  night  away. 

3.  For  Thou  hast  promised,  gracious  Lord, 
A  day  of  gladness  and  reward ; 

A  day  but  faintly  imaged  here 
By  brightest  sun  at  noontide  clear. 

4.  Too  long,  alas !   it  still  delays ; 
It  lingers  yet,  that  day  of  days ; 
Our  mortal  strife  and  toil  must  cease 
Before  we  win  its  heavenly  peace. 

5.  Then,  from  its  fleshly  bonds  set  free, 
The  soul  shall  fly,  O  God,  to  Thee ; 
To  see  Thee,  love  Thee,  and  adore, 
Her  blissful  task  for  evermore. 


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^  SUNDAY. 


6.  Great  Trinity,  our  hearts  prepare, 
The  fulness  of  Thy  joy  to  share ; 
Life's  transient  light  may  we  improve, 
And  gain  eternal  light  above.         Amen. 

24. 

EVENING. 

c<  The  day  is  Thine,  the  night  also  is  Thine." 

1.  IDLEST  Creator  of  the  light, 

-L)   Making  day  with  radiance  bright, 
Thou  didst  o'er  the  forming  earth 
Give  the  golden  light  its  birth. 

2.  Shade  of  eve  with  morning  ray 
Took  from  Thee  the  name  of  Day  ; 
Now  again  the  shades  are  nigh, 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry. 

3.  May  we  ne'er  by  guilt  depressed 
Lose  the  way  to  endless  rest ; 
Nor  with  idle  thoughts  and  vain 
.Bind  our  souls  to  earth  again. 

4.  Rather  may  we  heavenward  rise 
Where  eternal  treasure  lies ; 
Purified  by  grace  within, 
Hating  every  deed  of  sin. 

5.  Holy  Father,  hear  our  cry 

Through  Thy  Son,  our  Lord  most  High, 
Whom  our  thankful  hearts  adore 
With  the  Spirit  evermore.         Amen. 


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25. 

illonban. 

u  And  God  made  the  firmament,  and  divided  the  waters 
which  were  under  the  rirmament  from  the  waters 
which  were  above  the  firmament.  And  the  even- 
ing and  the  morning  were  the  second  day." 

i.  /^OME,  let  us  praise  the  Name  of  God, 
^■^     Who  on  the  second  day 
Spread  out  the  firmament  above, 
His  glory  to  display. 

2.  Slow  floating  on  the  blue  expanse 

The  watery  clouds  we  view, 
Whence  fruitful  showers  at  His  command 
The  thirsty  soil  bedew. 

3.  How  fair  an  image  of  the  Grace 

His  mercy  doth  impart, 
Like  morning  dew  or  gentle  rain, 
To  gladden  every  heart. 

4.  And  when  the  faithful  soul  drinks  in 

Those  showers  with  blessings  rife, 
A  well  of  water  springeth  up 
To  everlasting  life. 

5.  O  happy  saints,  on  whom  are  poured 

Such  treasures  from  above ; 
Lord,  may  they  ne'er  forgetful  be, 
But  render  love  for  love. 

6.  To  God,  Who  freely  loved  us  first, 

All  might,  all  glory,  be ; 
To  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Through  all  eternity.    -      Amen. 


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26, 
(Euesfran. 

'*  And  God  said,  Let  the  waters  be-  gathered  together  into 
one  place,  and  let  the  dry  land  appear;  and  it  was  so.  .  . . 
And  the  evening  and  the  morning  were  the  third  day." 

i.  HHHOU  spak'st  the  word,  and  into  one 
J-       The  floods  together  flowed  ; 
The  dry  land,  freed  from  watery  veil, 
Its  verdant  pastures  showed* 

2.  O  Father,  Who  this  earth  assigned 

Our  place  of  toil  to  be,  \ 
Bind  all  within  its  one  wide  bound 
In  one  true  charity. 

3.  A  brotherhood  of  exiles  here 

We  seek  a  home  above, 
Where  Thou  wilt  gather  in  Thine  Own 
Who  live  in  holy  love. 

4.  Unloving  souls,  with  deeds  of  ill 

And  words  of  angry  strife, 
Shall  never,  Lord,  Thy  glory  see 
Nor  win  the  heavenly  life. 

5.  Lo,  earth  itself  from  day  to  day 

Their  burthen  scarce  sustains, 

And  yearns,  in  travail,  to  be  free 

From  dark  corruption's  chains. 

•  6.  Yea,  we  too  groan  within  ourselves, 
And  that  adoption  wait 
For  which  the  Holy  Spirit's  seal 
Did  us  predestinate. 


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7.  Eternal  glory  be  ascribed 

To  God,  the  One  in  Three, 
By  Whom  is  poured  into  our  hearts 
The  grace. of  charity.  Amen. 

27. 

"And  God  said,  Let  there  be  lights  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven  :  and  it  was  so.  And  the  evening  and  the  morn- 
ing were  the  fourth  day." 

i.  "VJ  EW  wonders  of  Thy  mighty  Hand, 
-L  ^      Lord,  we  to-day  admire, 
Writ  on  the  firmament  above 
In  glittering  orbs  of  fire. 

2.  The  sun  is  ruler  of  the  day, 

The  silver  moon  of  night. 

The  starry  hosts  adorn  the  sky 

In  ordered  ranks  of  light. 

3.  But  e'en  that  glorious  sun  must  set, 

And  knows  his  going  down; 
That  silver  moon  must  wax  and  wane  ; 
The  stars  their  courses  own. 

4.  Still  in  an.  everchanging  round 

The  daylight  comes  and  goes ; 
But  Thou  art  evermore  the  same, 
No  change  Thy  mercy  knows. 

5.  Why  waver  then  our  troubled  hearts? 

Thine  is  a  Father^  care  : 
And  they,  eternal  life  who  see!:, 
Eternal  life  shall  share. 


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6.  All  praise,  all  glory  be  ascribed 
To  God,  the  One  in  Three, 
Who  bids  us  cast  our  care  on  Him, 
To  Him  for  comfort  flee.         Amen. 

28. 

M  And  God  said,  Let  the  waters  bring  forth  abundantly  the 
moving  creature  that  hath  life,  and  fowl  that  may  fly 
above  the  earth.  .  .  .And  the  evening  and  the  morning 
were  the  fifth  day." 

1.  r  I  AHE  fish  in  wave  and  bird  on  wing 

J-     God  made  the  waters  bear ; 
Both  for  our  mortal  body's  food 
His  mercy  doth  prepare. 

2.  But  other  food,  of  richer  cost, 

The  immortal  spirit  needs ; 
By  faith  it  lives  on  every  Word 
That  from  His  Mouth  proceeds. 

3.  Faith  springing  from  the  Blood  of  Christ 

Has  flowed  o'er  every  land ; 
And  sinners  through  the  vanquished  world 
Bow  down  to  its  command. 

4.  Its  light  the  joy  of  heaven  reveals 

To  hearts  made  pure  within  ; 
And  bids  us  seek  by  worthy  deeds 
Eternal  crowns  to  win. 


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5.  By  faith  the  saints  of  old  were  strong 

The  lion's  wrath  to  tame ; 
By  faith  they  spurned  the  tyrant's  threats, 
And  scorned  the  raging  flame. 

6.  Lord,  grant  that  we  the  path  may  tread 

Whereon  its  light  doth  shine ; 
And  gather,  as  we  onward  go, 

The  fruits  of  love  divine. 
ji  O  praise  the  Father  ;  praise  the  Son, 

From  Whose  most  precious  Blood 
Springs  all  our  faith ;  and  praise  to  Him 

Who  with  Them  Both  is  God.  Amen. 

29. 

1  And  God  said,  Let  us  make  man  in  Our  Image.    And  the 
evening  and  the  morning  were  the  sixth  day/' 

i.  nrO-DAY,  O  Lord,  a  holier  work 
-L    Thy  secret  counsels  frame, 
A  ruler  for  Thy  new-made  world, 
A  herald  of  Thy  Name. 

2.  Thou  formest  man  :    Thy  Spirit  breathes 

Life  into  dust  of  earth : 
Man,  in  Thine  own  true  image  made, 
Receives  from  Thee  his  birth. 

3.  And  henceforth  he  dominion  has 

O'er  all  in  earth  and  sea ; 
Yet  mindful  whence  his  being  came 
Must  humbly  walk  with  Thee. 


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4.  Alas !  his  wilful  heart  rebels 

Against  Thy  gentle  sway ; 
Proud  dust  of  earth  would  fain  be  like 
The  God  Whom  all  obey. 

5.  O  griefs,  O  sorrows  numberless, 

Which  hence  the  world  o'erspread ; 
Jesu  !  Thy  mercy  succoured  us, 
Or  every  hope  had  fled. 

6.  O  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son 

Who  saved  us  by  His  death, 
And  Holy  Ghost  who  quickens  us 

With  His  life-giving  breath.         Amen. 

30. 

0aturbajj, 

*«  And  on  the  seventh  day  God  ended  His  work  which  H« 
had  made." 

1.  OIX  days  of  labour  now  are  past;         ■ 
^-5  Thou  restest,  Holy  God  ; 

And  with  approving  Eye  hast  seen 
That  all  is  very  good. 

2.  Blest  is  the  seventh  morn  of  light, 

Hallowed  for  rest  divine ; 
Yet,  Lord,  a  new  creation  needs 
That  mighty  power  of  Thine. 

3.  Ten  thousand  voices  praise  Thy  Name 

In  earth  and  sea  and  sky ; 
But  fallen  man  by  sin  has  marred 
The  blissful  harmony. 


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ADVENT. 

4.  Come,  Lord,  create  his  heart  anew ; 

His  heart  of  stone  remove  : 
Then  hymns  of  praise  again  shall  rise, 
The  fruits  of  holy  love. 

5.  Oh  !  for  the  songs  that  Thou  wilt  bless, 

Where  heart  and  voice  agree ; 
Oh !  for  the  prayers  that  plead  aright 
With  Thy  dread  Majesty. 

6.  All  praise  to  God,,  the  Three  in  One, 

Who  high  in  glory  reigns ; 
Who  by  His  Word  hath  all  things  made, 
And  by  His  Word  sustains,         Amen. 

31. 

"  Which  cometh  forth  as  a  Bridegroom  out  of  His  chamber.1 

1.  /CREATOR  of  the  starry  height, 
^-*  '  Thy  people's  everlasting  Light, 

-  Jesu,  Redeemer  of  us  all, 
Hear  Thou  Thy  servants  when  they  call. 

2.  Thou,  sorrowing  at  the  helpless  cry 
Of  all  creation  doomed  to  die, 
Didst  save  our  lost  and  guilty  race 
By  healing  gifts  of  heavenly  grace. 

3.  When  earth  was  near  its  evening  hour, 
Thou  didst,  in  love's  redeeming  power, 
Like  bridegroom  from  his  chamber,  come 
Forth  from  a  Virgin-mother's  womb. 


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ADVENT. 


4.  At  Thy  great  Name,  exalted  now, 
AH  knees  in  lowly  homage  bow; 

All  things  in  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
And  own  Thee  King  for  evermore. 

5.  To  Thee,  O  Holy  One,  we  pray, 
Our  Judge  in  that  tremendous  day, 
Ward  off,  while  yet  we  dwell  below, 
The  weapons  of  our  crafty  foe. 

6.  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Praise,  honour,  might,  and  glory  be, 
From  age  to  age  eternally.         Amen. 

32. 

"  His  Name  is  called  the  Word  of  God." 

1.  f\  HEAVENLY  Word,  Eternal  Ught, 
V*-/  Begotten  of  the  Father's  Might, 
Who,  in  these  latter  days,  art  born 

For  succour  to  a  world  forlorn1; 

2.  Our  hearts  enlighten  from  above, 
And  kindle  with  Thine  own  true  love  ; 
That  we,  who  hear  Thy  call  to-day, 
May  cast  earth's  vanities  away. 

3.  And  when  as  Judge  Thou  drawest  nigh, 
The  secrets  of  all  hearts  to  try ; 
When  sinners  meet  their  awful  doom, 
And  saints  attain  their  heavenly  home ; 


ADVENT. 


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4.  O  let  us  riot,  for  evil  past, 

Be  driven  from  Thy  Face  at  last ; 
But  with  the  blessed  evermore 
Behold  and  love  Thee  and  adore. 

5.  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Praise,  honour,  might,  and  glory  be, 
From  age  to  age  eternally.         Amen. 

33. 

"  Now  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of  sleep," 

1.  TTARK  !  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding: 
J-  -*■  "  Christ  is  nigh,"  it  seems  to  say ; 

"  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 
O  ye  children  of  the  day  !" 

2.  Wakened  by  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise ; 

Christ,  her  Sun,  ail  ill  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

3.  Lo !  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven ; 
Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forgiven ; 

4.  That  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

And  the  world  is  wrapped  in  fear, 
With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 


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ADVENT. 


5.  Honour,  glory,  might,  and  blessing 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
With  the  Everlasting  Spirit, 

While  eternal  ages  run.         Amen. 

34. 

"Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold  thy  King  cometh 
unto  thee." 

1.  HTHE  Advent  of  our  King 

J-  Our  prayers  must  now  employ, 
And  we  must  hymns  of  welcome  sing 
In  strains  of  holy  joy. 

2.  The  Everlasting  Son 
Incarnate  deigns  to  be ; 

Himself  a  servant's  form  puts  on, 
To  set  His  servants  free. 

3.  Daughter  of  Sion,  rise 
To  meet  thy  lowly  King ; 

Nor  let  thy  faithless  heart  despise 
The  peace  He  comes  to  bring. 

4.  As  Judge,  on  clouds  of  light, 
He  soon  will  come  again, 

And  His  true  members  all  unite 
With  Him  in  heaven  to  reign. 

5.  Before  the  dawning  day 

Let  sin's  dark  deeds  be  gone, 
The  old  man  all  be  put  away, 
The  new  man  all  put  on. 


ADVENT,  OQ 

6.  All  glory  to"  the  Son, 

Who  comes  to  set  us  free, 
With  Father,  Spirit,  ever  One, 

Through  all  eternity.  Amen. 

35. 

"The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the- wilderness,  Prepare  ye  the 
way  of  the  Lord,  make  His  paths  straight." 

1.  ^\N  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 
^-^  Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh ; 
Awake,  and  hearken,  for  He  brings 
Glad  tidings  of  the  King  of  kings. 

2.  Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin  ; 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  within ; 
Prepare  we  in  our  hearts  a  home, 
Where  such  a  mighty  Guest  may  come. 

.  3.  For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Refuge,  and  our  great  Reward ; 
Without  Thy  grace  we  waste  away, 
Like  flowers  that  wither  and  decay. 

4.  To  heal  the  sick  stretch  out  Thine  Hand, 
And  bid  the  fallen  sinner  stand; 

Shin*  forth,  and  let  Thy  light  restore 
Earth's  own  true  loveliness  once  more. 

5.  All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee 
Whose  Advent  doth  Thy  people  free  ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.         Amen. 


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36. 

u  The  Redeemer  shall  come  to  Zion." 

1.  r\  COME,  O  come,  Emmanuel, 
V^  And  ransom  captive  Israel ; 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel !.. . 

2.  O  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny  ; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save,, 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

3.  O  come,  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Gur  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here ; 
Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night, 

And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
Rejoice  !   Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

4.  O  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home ; 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 


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5.  O  come,  O  come,  Thou  Lord  of  Might ! 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height, 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law, 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice  !   Rejoice  !   Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel !        Amen. 

37. 

"The  Lord  Himself  shall  descend  from  heaven  with  a 
shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the 
trump  of  God." 

1.  /**  REAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ? 
v-J      The  end  of  things  created  : 

The  Judge  of  all  men  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
The  trumpet  sounds,  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before ; 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 

2.  The  dead  in  Christ  are  first  to  rise 

At  that  last  trumpet's  sounding ; 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding : 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay ; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 
5.  The  ungodly,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing ; 
In  woe  they  rise,  but  all  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing : 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  His  throne. 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 


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4.  Great  Judge,  to  Thee  our  prayers  we  pour, 

In  deep  abasement  bending; 
O  shield  us  through  that  last  dread  hour, 

Thy  wondrous  love  extending  : 
May  we,  in  this  our  trial  day, 
With  faithful  hearts  Thy  word  obey, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee.         Amen. 

38. 

"  The  day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a  thief  in  the  night.'* 

1.  T^HAT  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 

-L     When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 

2.  When  shrivelling,  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead ; 

3.  Oh  !   on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou,  O  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away.  Amen. 

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"Behold  He  cometh  with  clouds  5  and  every  eye  shall  see 
Him,  and  they  also  which  pierced  Him." 
1 .  T    O  !   He  comes  in  clouds  descending, 
J — '     Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train : 

Alleluia  ! 
Christ  appears  ori  earth  again. 


ADVENT.  ^* 

2.  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ; 
They  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3.  Those  dear  tokens  of  His  Passion 

Still  His'  dazzling  Body  bears ; 
Cause  of  endless  exultation 

To  His  ransomed  worshippers; 

With  what  rapture 
Gaze  we  on  those  glorious  scars. 

4.  Yea,  Amen,  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  throne ; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Claim  the  kingdoms  for  Thine  own : 

O  come  quickly  ! 
Alleluia  !  Amen. 

40. 

H  He  hath  sent  Me  to  bind  up  the  broken-hearted,  *o  pro- 
claim liberty  to  the  captives." 

1.  TT  ARK  the  glad  sound  !    the  Saviour,  comes, 
J-  -*-     The  Saviour  promised  long  : 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2.  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 


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3.  He  comes,  the  broken  hearts  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  souls  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  bless  the  humble  poor. 

4.  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thine  Advent  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 

With  Thy  beloved  Name.      '    Amen. 

41. 

EVENINC. 
"  I  sleep,  but  my  heart  waketh." 

1.  "X^TJtEN  shades  of  night  around  us  close, 

*  V     And  weary  limbs  in  sleep  repose, 
The  faithful  soul  awake  may  be, 
And  longing  sigh,  O  Lord,  to  Thee. 

2.  Thou  true  Desire  of  nations  hear; 

Thou  Word  of  God,  Thou  Saviour  dear ; 
In  pity  heed  our  humble  cries, 
And  bid  at  length  the  fallen  rise. 

3.  O  come,  Redeemer,  come  and  free 
Thine  own  from  guilt  and  misery ; 
The  gates  of  heaven  again  unfold, 
Which  Adam's  sin  had  closed  of  old. 

4.  All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee 
Whose  Advent  doth  Thy  people  free ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.  Amen, 

The  hymtjy  Day  of  wrath,  O  Day  of  mourning,  may  also  be 

used  at  this  Season. 


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42. 

Christmas. 

"  Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem." 

1.  f\  COME,  all  ye  faithful, 
V-<  Joyful  and  triumphant ; 

O  come  ye,  O  come  ye,  to  Bethlehem ; 

Come  and  behold  Him 

Born,  the  King  of  Angels  : 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
.  O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

2.  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light, 

Lo  I   He  abhors  not  the  Virgin's  womb ; 

Very  God, 

Begotten,  not  created ; 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  &c, 

3.  Sing,  choirs  of  angels, 
Sing  in  exultation, 

Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  above, 

Glory  to  God 

In  the  highest ; 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  &c. 

4.  Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee, 
Born,  this  happy  morning  ; 

Jesu,  to  Thee  be  glory  given ; 

Word  of  the  Father, 

Now  in  flesh  appearing ; 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, Christ  the  Lord.  Amen. 


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43. 


u  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  goodwill 
toward  men." 

1.  TTARK  !   the  herald-angels  sing 
J-  -*-    Glory  to  the  new-born  King, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. 
Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 

Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 

With  the  angelic  host  proclaim 

Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

Hark  !   the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

2.  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  Everlasting  Lord, 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  Virgin's  womb. 
Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see  ! 
Hail,  the  Incarnate  Deity  ! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  man  to  dwell, 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel. 

Hark  !   the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

3.  Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 

Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 


CHRISTMAS. 


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Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark  !   the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

Amen. 

44. 

"  Unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  David  a  Saviour 
which  is  Christ  the  Lord." 

i.       \\  THILE  shepherds  watched    their   flocks 
*  V     All  seated  on  the  ground,       [by  night, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2.  "Fear  not,"  said  he;   for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3.  "'To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line 
A  Saviour,  Who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4.  "  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid.'' 

5.  Thus  spake  the  seraph  ;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song : 


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CHRISTMAS. 


6.  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  in  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good-will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin  and  never  cease."         Amen. 

45. 

"  The  Word  was  made  flesh." 

i.  /""\  CHRIST,  Redeemer  of  our  race, 

V-/     Thou  Brightness  of  the  Father's  Face, 
Of  Him  and  with  Him  ever  One, 
Ere  times  and  seasons  had  begun ; 

2.  Thou  that  art  very  Light  of  Light, 
Unfailing  Hope  in  sin's  dark  night, 
Hear  Thou  the  prayers  Thy  people  pray, 
The  wide  world  o'er,  this  blessed  day. 

3.  Remember,  Lord  of  life  and  grace, 
How  once,  to  save  a  ruined  race, 
Thou  didst  our  very  flesh  assume 
In  Mary's  undefiled  womb. 

4.  To-day,  as  year  by  year  its  light 
Sh&ds  o'er  the  world  a  radiance  bright, 
One  precious  truth  is  echoed  on, 

"  'Tis  Thou  hast  saved  us,  Thou  alone," 

5.  Thou  from  the  Father's  throne  didst  come 
To  call  His  banished  children  home ; 

And  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea,  and  shore 
His  love  Who  sent  Thee  here  adore. 


o 


CHRISTMAS.  *±d 

6,  And  gladsome  too  are  we  to-day 
Whose  guilt  Thy  Blood  has  washed  away  ; 
Redeemed  the  new-made  song  we  sing ; 

It  is  the  birthday  of  our  King. 

7.  O  Lord,  the  Virgin-born,  to  Thee 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be  ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.  Amen. 

46. 

"  God  was  manifest  in  the  flesh." 

F  the  Father's  Love  begotten 
Ere  the  worlds  began  to  be, 
He  is  Alpha  and  Omega, 

He  the  source,  the  ending  He, 
Of  the  things  that  are,  that  have  been, 
And  that  future  years  shall  see, 

Evermore  and  evermore  ! 

*2.  At  His  word  the  worlds  were  framed ; 
He  commanded  ;  it  wras  done  : 
Heaven  and  earth  and  depths  of  ocean 

In  their  threefold  order  one  ; 
All  that  grows  beneath  the  shining 
Of  the  moon  and  burning  sun, 

Evermore  and  evermore  ! 

*3«  He  is  found  in  human  fashion, 

Death  and  sorrow  here  to  know, 

*  These  verses   may  be  omitted,  if  the  hymn   be  thought 
too  long. 


44  CHRISTMAS. 

That  the  race  of  Adam's  children, 
Doomed  by  Law  to  endless  woe, 

May  not  henceforth  die  and  perish 
In  the  dreadful  gulf  below, 

Evermore  and  evermore! 

4.  O  that  Birth  for  ever  blessed, 

When  the  Virgin,  full  of  grace, 
By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceiving, 

Bare  the  Saviour  of  our  race ; 
And  the  Babe,  the  world's  Redeemer, 

First  revealed  His  sacred  Face, 
Evermore  and  evermore  ! 

5.  This  is  He  Whom  seers  in  old  time 

Chanted  of  with  one  accord ; 
Whom  the  voices  of  the  Prophets 

Promised  in  their  faithful  word ; 
Now  He  shines,  the  long-expected  : 

Let  creation  praise  its  Lord  : 

Evermore  and  evermorel 

6.  O  ye  heights  of  heaven  adore  Him  ! 

Angel-hosts  His  praises  sing ! 
All  dominions  bow  before  Him 

And  extol  our  God  and  King! 
Let  no  tongue  on  earth  be  silent, 
Every  voice*  in  concert  ring, 

Evermore  and  evermore  ( 
•7,  Righteous  Judge  of  souls  departed, 
Righteous  King  of  them  that  live, 
On  the  Father's  throne  exalted 

*  These  verses  may  be  omitted,  if  the  hymn  be  thought 
too  long. 


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None  in  might  with  Thee  may  strive ; 
Who  at  last  in  vengeance  coming 
Sinners  from  Thy  Face  shalt  drive, 
Evermore  and  evermore  ! 

Thee  let  old  men,  Thee  let  young  men. 

Thee  let  boys  in  chorus  sing ; 
Matrons,  virgins,  little  maidens 

With  glad  voices  answering; 
Let  their  guileless  songs  re-echo, 

And  the  heart  its  praises  bring, 
Evermore  and  evermore  \ 

Christ  !  to  Thee,  with  God  the  Father, 
And,  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee  ! 

Hymn,  and  chant,  and  high  thanksgiving, 
And  unwearied  praises  be, 

Honour,  glory,  and  dominion, 
And  eternal  victory, 

Evermore  and  evermore  !       Amen. 


47. 

"Behold  I  bring  you  glad  tidings  of  great  joy.*' 

i .  /CHRISTIANS,  awake,  salute  the  happy  morn, 
^ —  Whereon  the  Saviour  of  mankind  was  born  ; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love, 
Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above  ; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  Incarnate  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 


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2.  Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was  told, 
Who  heard  the  angelic  herald's  voice  :  "  Behold, 
I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's  birth 

To  you  and  all  the  nations  upon  earth : 

This  day  hath  God  fulfilled  His  promised  word, 

This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord." 

3.  He  spake ;  and  straightway  the  celestial  choir 
In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire  : 
The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang, 
And  heaven's  whole  orb  with  alleluias  rang : 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still, 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  unto  men  good-will. 

4.  To  Bethlehem  straight  th'  enlightened  shepherds 

ran, 
To  see  the  wonders  God  had  wrought  for  man : 
Then  to  their  flocks,  still  praising  God,  return, 
And  their  glad  hearts  with  holy  rapture  burn : 
To  all  the  joyful  tidings  they  proclaim, 
The  first  apostles  of  the  Saviour's  Name. 

5.  Oh  !  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our  mind 
God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost  mankind ; 
Trace  we  the  Babe,  Who  hath  retrieved  our  loss, 
From  the  poor  manger  to  the  bitter  cross ; 
Tread  in  His  steps,  assisted  by  His  grace, 

Till  man's  first  heavenly  state  again  take$  place. 

6.  Then  may  we  hope,  the  angelic  hosts  among, 
To  join,  redeemed,  a  glad  triumphant  throng : 
He  that  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display ; 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  heaven's  Almighty  King.  Amen. 


CHRISTMAS. 

48. 

"  He  is  our  Peace.'* 

i.  /"^OD  from  on  high  hath  heard, 
^J  Let  sighs  and  sorrows  cease ; 
Lo  !  from  the  opening  heaven  descends 
To  man  the  promised  Peace. 

2.  Hark  through  the  silent  night 

Angelic  voices  swell ; 
Their  joyful  songs  proclaim  that  <e  God 
Is  born  on  earth  to  dwell." 

3.  See  how  the  shepherd-band 

Speed  on  with  eager  feet ; 
Come  to  the  hallowed  cave  with  them 
The  Holy  Babe  to  greet. 

4.  But  oh  !  what  sight  appears 

Within  that  lowly  door  : 
.  A  manger,  stall,  and  swaddling  clothes, 
A  Child  and  Mother  poor. 

5.  Art  Thou  the  Christ  ?  the  Son  ? 

The  Father's  Image  bright  ? 
And  see  we  Him  Whose  arm  upholds 
Earth  and  the  starry  height  ? 

6.  Yea,  faith  can  pierce  the  cloud 

Which  veils  Thy  glory  now ; 
We  hail  Thee  God,  before  Whose  Throne 
The  angels  prostrate  bow. 


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Christmas. 


7.  A  silent  Teacher,  Lord, 
Thou  bid'st  us  not  refuse 
To  bear  what  flesh  would  have  us  shun, 
To  shun  what  flesh  would  choose. 

2.  Our  swelling  pride  to  cure 

With  that  pure  love  of  Thine, 
O  be  Thou  born  within  our  hearts, 
Most  holy  Child  Divine.  Amen. 

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EVENING. 

*•  The  Lord  is  our  defence ;  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  out 
King." 

O  SAVIOUR  of  the  world  forlorn, 
This  day  to  save  us  Thou  wast  born ; 
Protect  us  through  the  coming  night, 
And  ever  save  us  by  Thy  might. 

2.  Now,  Lord,  be  Thou  in  mercy  nigh, 
And  spare  Thy  servants  when  they  cry ; 
Our  sins  blot  out,  our  prayers  receive, 
Thy  light  throughout  our  darkness  give. 

3.  O  let  not  sleep  the  soul  oppress, 
Nor  secret  foe  the  heart  possess ; 
Our  flesh  keep  chaste,  that  it  may  be 
A  holy  temple  unto  Thee. 

4.  To  Thee,  Who  makest  souls  anew, 
Our  hearts  in  prayer  would  humbly  sue, 
That  pure  and  free  from  inward  stain 
We  from  our  beds  may  rise  again. 


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5.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee ; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 

50. 

St.  Stcpl)cn'0  Paw. 

:  Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  a  crown 

of  life." 

(  The  tvord  "Stephen"  means  a  crown.} 

1.  THIRST  of  Martyrs,  thou  whose  name 
-*•     Doth  thy  golden  crown  proclaim, 
Not  of  flowers  that  fade  away 
Weave  we  this  thy  crown  to-day. 

2.  Bright  the  stones,  which  bruise  thee,  gleam, 
Sprinkled  with  thy  life-blood's  stream  ; 
Stars  around  thy  sainted  head 

Never  could  such  radiance  shed. 

3.  Every  wound  upon  thy  brow 
Sparkles  with  unearthly  glow  ; 
Like  an  angel's  is  thy  face 
Beaming  with  celestial  grace. 

4.  Oh  !   how  blessed  first  to  be 
Slain  for  Him  Who  bled  for  thee ; 
First  like  Him  in  dying  hour 
Witness  to  Almighty  power ; 

5.  First  to  follow  where  He  trod 
Through  the  deep  Red  Sea  of  blood ; 
First ;   bat  in  thy  footsteps  press 
Saints  and  martyrs  numberless. 


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ST,   JOHN    THE    EVANGELIST  S    DAY. 


6.  Glory  to  the  Father  be, 
Glory,  Virgin-born,  to  Thee, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Praised  by  men  and  heavenly  host.         Amen. 

51. 

St.  loljn  tl)c  (Evangelist's  JDaji. 

u  That  which  we   have   looked    upon    and    our  hands   have 
handled  of  the  Word  of  Life,  declare  we  unto  you." 

i.  TPHE  life,  which  God's  Incarnate  Word 
i    Lived  here  below  with  men, 
Three  blest  Evangelists  record 
With  heaven-inspired  pen ; 

2.  John  soars  on  high,  beyond  the  three, 

To  God  the  Father's  throne; 
And  shews  in  what  deep  mystery 
The  Word  with  God  is  One. 

3.  Upon  the  Saviour's  loving  breast 

Invited  to  recline, 
'Twas  thence  he  drew,  in  moments  blest, 
Rich  stores  of  truth  divine. 

4.  There  too  with  that  angelic  love 

Did  he  his  bosom  fill, 
Which,  once  enkindled  from  above, 
Breathes  in  his  pages  still. 

5.  Jesu,  the  Virgin's  Holy  Son, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore; 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 
And  Spirit  evermore.         Amen. 


ST.  JOHN    THE    EVANGELIST  S    DAY. 


52. 

u  The  disciple  whom  Jesus  loved.** 

1.  "\  "X  TORD  Supreme,  before  creation 

V  V     Born  of  God  eternally, 
Who  didst  will  for  our  salvation 

To  be  born  on  earth,  and  die ; 
Well  Thy  saints  have  kept  their  station, 

Watching  till  Thine  hour  drew  nigh. 

2.  Now  'tis  come,  and  faith  espies  Thee ; 

Like  an  eaglet  in  the  morn, 
One  in  steadfast  worship  eyes  Thee, 

Thy  beloved,  Thy  latest  born ; 
In  Thy  glory  he  descries  Thee 

Reigning  from  the  tree  of  scorn. 

3.  He  upon  Thy  bosom  lying 

Thy  true  tokens  learned  by  heart ; 
And  Thy  dearest  pledge  in  dying, 

Lord,  Thou  didst  to  him  impart ; 
Shew'dst  him  how,  all  grace  supplying, 

Blood  and  water  from  Thee  start. 

4.  He  first,  hoping  and  believing, 

Did  beside  the  grave  adore ; 
Latest  he,  the  warfare  leaving, 

Landed  on  th*  eternal  shore;    . 
And  his  witness  we  receiving 

Own  Thee  Lord  for  evermore. 


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52: 


THE    INNOCENTS    DAY. 


5.  Much  he  asked  in  loving  wonder, 

On  Thy  bosom  leaning,  Lord  ; 
In  that  secret  place  of  thunder 

Answer  kind  didst  Thou  accord, 
Wisdom  for  Thy  Church  to  ponder 

Till  the  day  of  dread  award. 

6.  Lo  !  heaven's  doors  lift  up,  revealing 

How  Thy  judgments  earthward  move  ; 
Scrolls  unfolded,  trumpets  pealing, 

Wine  cups  from  the  wrath  above  ; 
Yet  o'er  all  a  soft  voice  stealing — 

"  Little  children,  trust  and  love  !" 

7.  Thee,  the  almighty  King  eternal, 

Father  of  th'  eternal  Word, 
Thee,  the  Father's  Word  supernal, 

Thee,  of  Both,  the  Breath  adored, 
Heaven  and  earth  and  realms  infernal 

Own,  One  glorious  God  and  Lord.  Amen. 

53. 
€l)c  Innocents'  Pan. 

*  These  are  they  which  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever  He 
goeth." 
1.    A     HYMN  for  Martyrs  sweetly  sing; 
•**■     For  Innocents  your  praises  bring  ; 
Of  whom  in  tears  was  earth  bereaved, 
Whom  heaven  with  songs  of  joy  received  : 
Whose  angels  see  the  Father's  Face 
World  without  end,  and  hymn  His  grace, 
And,  while  they  praise  their  glorious  King, 
A  hymn  for  Martyrs  sweetly  sing. 


THE    INNOCENTS      DAY. 

2.  A  voice  from  Ramah  was  there  sent, 
A  voice  of  weeping  and  lament, 

While  Rachel  mourned  her  children  sore 

Whom  for  the  tyrant's  sword  she  bore. 

Triumphal  is  their  glory  now 

Whom  earthly  sufferings  could  not  bow ; 

For  whom,  by  cruel  torments  rent, 

A  voice  from  Ramah  was  there^sent. 

3.  Fear  not,  O  little  flock  and  blest, 
The  lion  that  your  life  oppressed  : 
To  heavenly  pastures  ever  new 
The  heavenly  Shepherd  leadeth  you, 
Who  dwelling  now  on  Sion's  hill 
The  Lamb's  own  footsteps  follow  still, 
By  tyrant  there  no  more  distressed: 
Fear  not,  O  little  flock  and  blest. 

4.  And  every  tear  is  wiped  away 

By  your  dear  Father's  hands  for  aye  : 

Deathhath  no  power  to  hurt  you  more  ; 

Your  own  is  life's  eternal  shore. 

And  all  who,  good  seed  bearing,  weep, 

In  everlasting  joy  shall  reap  ; 

What  time  they  shine  in  heavenly  day, 

And  every  tear  is  wiped  away.  Amen. 

54. 

"  They  are  without  fault  before  the  throne  of  God." 
1.  /^LORY  to  Thee,  O  Lord, 

^-J  Who,  from  this  world  of  sin, 
By  cruel  Herod's  ruthless  sword 
Those  precious  ones  didst  win. 


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54  CIRCUMCISION. 

2.  Baptized  in  their  own  blood, 
Earth's  untried  perils  o'er, 

They  passed  unconsciously  the  flood, 
And  safely  gained  the  shore. 

3.  Glory  to  Thee  for  all 
The  ransomed  infant  band, 

Who  since  that  hour  have  heard  Thy  call, 
And  reached  the  quiet  land. 

4.  Oh,  that  our  hearts  within, 

Like  theirs,  were  pure  and  bright ; 
Oh,  that  as  free  from  deeds  of  sin 
We  shrank  not  from  Thy  sight. 

5.  Lord,  help  us  every  hour 
Thy  cleansing  grace  to  claim  ; 

In  life  to  glorify  Thy  power, 

In  death  to  praise  Thy  Name.  Amen. 

55. 

Circumcision. 

"  And  when  eight  days  were  accomplished  for  the  circum- 
cising of  the  Child,  His  Name  was  called  Jesus." 

1.  '  I  AHE  ancient  law  departs 

-*■  And  all  its  terrors  cease  ; 
Eor  Jesus  makes  with  faithful  hearts 
A  covenant  of  peace. 

2.  The  Light  of  Light  divine, 
True  Brightness  undefiled, 

He  bears  for  us  the  shame  of  sin. 
A  Holy  Spotless  Child, 


CIRCUMCISION. 


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3.  His  Infant  Body  now 
Begins  our  pain  to  feel ; 

Those  precious  drops  of  Blood  that  flow 
For  death  the  victim  seal. 

4.  To-day  the  Name  is  Thine 
At  which  we  bend  the  knee ; 

They  call  Thee  Jesus,  Child  Divine  ! 
Our  Jesus  deign  to  be. 

5.  All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  , 
For  Thy  redeeming  love, 

With  Father,  Spirit,  ever  One, 
In  glorious  might  above.  Amen. 

56. 

"  God  sent  forth   His  Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made  under 
the  law,  to  redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law." 

1.  /^\  BLESSED  Day,  when  first  was  poured 
V>^  The  Blood  of  our  Redeeming  Lord ! 
O  Blessed  Day,  when  first  began 

His  sufferings  borne  for  sinful  man  ! 

2.  Scarce  entered  on  this  life  of  woe, 
His  Infant  Blood  begins  to  flow; 
A  foretaste  of  His  death  He  feels, 
An  earnest  of  His  love  reveals. 

3.  From  heaven  descending  to  fulfil 
The  bidding  of  His  Father's  will, 
A  victim  even  now  He  lies 
Before  the  day  of  sacrifice... 


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4.  For  love  of  us  His  woes  begin ; 
The  Sinless  suffers  for  our  sin  ; 
The  Law's  great  Maker  for  our  aid 
Obedient  to  the  Law  is  made. 

5.  The  wound  He  through  the  Law  endures 
Our  freedom  from  that  Law  secures ; 
Henceforth  a  holier  law  prevails, 

The  law  of  love  which  never  fails. 

6.  Lord,  circumcise  our  hearts,  we  pray, 
And  take  what  is  not  Thine  away  ; 
Write  Thine  own  Name  within  our  hearts, 
Thy  law  upon  our  inmost  parts. 

7.  O  Lord,  the  Virgin-born,  to  Thee 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.         Amen. 

57. 

*  Let  this  mind  be  in  you  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus." 

1.  HHHE  Word,  with  God  the  Father  One 

-L    Before  the  heavens  and  earth  were  made. 
Is  now  the  Virgin's  new-born  Son, 
Upon  her  lowly  bosom  laid. 

2.  Already  o'er  His  sinless  Head 

The  streams  of  wrath  begin  to  flow ; 

Already  on  His  infant  bed 

The  taste  of  grief  He  deigns  to  know. 


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3.  The  lowliest  poverty  He  bears 

That  we  may  be  with  wealth  supplied ; 
He  weeps :  O  precious  grief  and  tears  ! 
Through  Him  the  world  is  purified. 

4.  An  humble  dress,  a  mean  abode> 
A  life  obscure  His  glory  hide  : 
Proud  man,  behold  thy  lowly  God, 
And  let  the  sight  destroy  thy  pride. 

5.  Jesu,  Who  earnest  from  on  high 
To  be  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Leave  not  Thy  ransomed  flock  to  die, 
Nor  let  Thy  toil  be  spent  in  vain.     Amen. 

See  also  the  hymns  for  New  Tears  Day,  and  Nos.  146  and  j68. 

58. 

11  We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  east." 

1.  "\  IS  7*HAT  star  is  this,  with  beams  so  bright, 

V  V  More  beauteous  than  the  noonday  light  ? 
It  shines  to  herald  forth  the  King, 
And  Gentiles  to  His  cradle  bring. 

2.  See  now  fulfilled  what  God  decreed, 
"  From  Jacob  shall  a  star  proceed ;" 
And  eastern  sages  with  amaze 
Upon  the  wondrous  vision  gaze. 

3.  The  guiding  star  above  is  bright, 
Within,  them  shines  a  clearer  light, 
Which  leads  them  on  with  power  benign 
To  seek  the  Giver  of  the  sign. 


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EPIPHANY. 


4.  True  love  can  brook  no  dull  delay ; 
Nor  toil  nor  dangers  stop  their  way : 
Home,  kindred,  father-land,  and  all 
They'  leave  at  their  Creator's  call. 

5.  O  Jesu  !  while  the  star  of  grace 
Allures  us  now  to  seek  Thy  face, 
Let  not  our  slothful  hearts  refuse 
The  guidance  of  that  light  to  use. 

6.  All  glory,  Jesu,  be  to  Thee 
For  this  Thy  glad  Epiphany  : 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore        , 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.         Amen. 

59. 

"And  thou,  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of  Juda,  are  not  the 
least  among  the  princes  of  Juda ;  for  out  of  thee  shall 
come  a  Governor,  that  shall  rule  My  people  Israel." 

1.  TT  ARTH  has  many  a  noble  city; 
-L*  Bethlehem,  thou  dost  all  excel : 
Out  of  thee  the  Lord  from  heaven 

Came  to  rule  His  Israel. 

2.  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth, 
To  the  world  its  God  announcing 
Seen  in  fleshly  form  on  earth. 

3.  Eastern  sages  at  His  cradle 

Make  oblations  rich  and  rare ; 
See  them  give,  in  deep  devotion, 
Gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh. 


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EPIPHANY. 

4.  Sacred  gifts  of  mystic  meaning : 

Incense  doth  their  God  disclose, 
Gold  the  King  of  kings  proclaimeth, 
Myrrh  His  sepulchre  foreshows. 

5.  Jesu,  Whom  the  Gentiles  worshipped 

At  Thy  glad  Epiphany, 
Unto  Thee,  with  God  the  Father 
And  the  Spirit,  glory  be.  Amen. 

60. 

u  The  Life  was  manifested  and  we  have  seen  it." 

1.  "\  "\  7"HY  doth  that  impious  Herod  fear, 

V  V  When  told  that  Christ  the  King  is  near  i 
He  takes  not  earthly  realms  away, 
Who  gives  the  realms  that  ne'er  decay. 

2.  The  Eastern  sages  saw  from  far 
And  followed  on  His  guiding  star ; 
By  light  their  way  to  Light  they  trod, 
And  by  their  gifts  confessed  their  God. 

3.  Within  the  Jordan's  sacred  flood 

The  heavenly  Lamb  in  meekness  stood, 
That  He,  to  Whom  no  sin  was  known, 
Might  cleanse  His  people  from  their  own. 

4.  And  oh  !   what  miracle  divine, 
When  water  reddened  into  wine  ; 

He  spake  the  word,  and  forth  it  flowed 
In  streams  that  nature  ne'er  bestowed. 


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EPIPHANY. 


5.  All  glory,  Jesu,  be  to  Thee 
For  this  Thy  glad  Epiphany  : 
Whom,  with  the  Father,  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.       Amen. 


61. 

"The  people  which  sat  in  darkness  saw  great  light." 

1.  HPHE  people  that  in  darkness  sat 

J-      A  glorious  Light  have  seen  ; 
The  Light  has  shined  on  them  who  long 
In  shades  of  death  have  been. 

2.  To  hail  Thee,  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

The  gathering  nations  come ; 

They  joy  as  when  the  reapers  bear 

Their  harvest  treasures  home. 

3.  For  Thou  their  burden  dost  remove, 

And  break  the  tyrant's  rod, 
As  in  the' day  when  Midian  fell 
Before  the  sword  of  God. 

4.  For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given, 
And  on  His  Shoulder  ever  rests 
All  power  in  earth  and  heaven. 

5.  His  Name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

The  Everlasting  Lord, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  God  by  all  adored. 


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EPIPHANY. 

6,  His  righteous  government  and  power 

Shall  over  all  extend ; 
On  judgment  and  on  justice  based, 
His  reign  shall  have  no  end. 

7.  Lord  Jesus,  reign  in  us,  we  pray, 

And  make  us  Thine  alone ; 
Who  with  the  Father  ever  art 
And  Holy  Spirit  One.         Amen. 

62. 

"  And  He  went  down  with  them,  and  came  to  Nazareth^ 
and  was  subject  unto  them.'* 

1.  r  I  "HE  Heavenly  Child  in  stature  grows 

^       And  growing  learns  to  die ; 
And  still  His  early  training  shows 
His  coming  agony. 

2.  The  Son  of  God  His  glory  hides 

With  parents  mean  and  poor ; 
.  And  He  Who  made  the  heavens  abides 
In  dwelling-place  obscure. 

3.  Those  mighty  Hands  that  rule  the  sky 

No  earthly  toil  refuse  ; 
The  Maker  of  the  stars  on  high 
An  humble  trade  pursues. 

4.  He,  Whom  the  choirs  of  angels  praise 

Bearing  each  dread  decree, 
His  earthly  parents  now  obeys 
In  deep  humility. 


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EPIPHANY. 


5.  For  this  Thy  lowliness  revealed, 
Jesu,  we  Thee  adore  ; 
And  praise  to  God  the  Father  yield 
And  Spirit  evermore.         Amen. 


63. 

H  God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us ;    and  shew  us  the 
light  of  His  countenance." 

1.  /^OD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

V-X  Shew  the  brightness  of  Thy  Face; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine, 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine  ; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2.  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ; 
Let  Thy  love  on  all  be  poured ; 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King  ; 

At  Thy  Feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  Will  obey. 

3.  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ; 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford ; 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 
Man  to  God  devoted  live ; 

All  below,  and  all  above, 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love.         Amen. 


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EPIPHANY. 

64. 

f  When  they  saw  the  star  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding 
great  joy.'* 

1.  A  S  with  gladness  men  of  old 
•£*-  Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2.  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 

3.  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ  !  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

4.  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5.  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 


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EPIPHANY. 


Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.  Amen. 

65. 

"  Unto  you  which  believe  He  is  precious." 

1.  T  ESU  !  the  very  thought  is  sweet ! 

J    In  that  dear  Name  all  heart-joys  meet : 
But  oh  !   than  honey  sweeter  far 
The  glimpses  of  His  presence  are. 

2.  No  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than  this, 
No  sound  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss, 
No  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort  nigh, 
Than  Jesus  Son  of  God  most  High. 

3.  Jesu,  the  hope  of  souls  forlorn, 

How  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn  ! 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  oh  how  kind  ! 
But  what  art  Thou  to  them  that  find  ? 

4.  No  tongue  of  mortal  can  express, 
No  pen  can  write  the  blessedness, 
He  only  who  hath  proved  it  knows 
What  bliss  from  love  of  Jesus  flows. 

5.  O  Jesu,  King  of  wondrous  might ! 
O  Victor,  glorious  from  the  fight ! 

•    Sweetness  that  may  not  be  expressed, 
And  altogether  loveliest ! 


EPIPHANY. 

Abide  with  us,  O  Lord,  to-day, 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace,  we  pray  ; 
And  with  Thine  own  true  sweetness  feed 
Our  souls  from  sin  and  darkness  freed. 

Amen. 

66. 

All  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  His  Majesty." 

1.  TTAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
-L  -1  Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity, 

2.  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth : 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
From  hill  to  vale  the  fountains 

Of  Righteousness  o'erflow. 

3.  Kings  shall  bow  down  before  Him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring ; 
All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 
His  praise  all  people  sing ; 


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To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 

4.  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  His  throne  shall  rest : 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-blessed : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever, 

His  changeless  Name  of  Love.       Amen. 

67. 

Ibv  %  illak  btfovt  0£ptttag£0tmct, 

u  And  again  they  said,  Alleluia." 

1.  A  LLELUIA,  song  of  sweetness, 
-£*■  Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high ; 
In  the  house  of  God  abiding 
Thus  they  sing  eternally. 

2,  Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

True  Jerusalem  and  free ; 
Alleluia,  joyful  Mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee  : 
But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 


SEPTUAGESIMA. 

3.  Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below ; 
Alleluia  our  transgressions 

Make  us  for  awhile  forego ; 
For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 

When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 

4.  Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee, 

Grant  uS,  Blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  Home  beyond  the  sky : 
There  to  Thee  for  ever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully.  Amen. 

68. 

Septuagestmct,  $zt. 

u  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land  ?  ' 

1.  /CREATOR  of  the  world,  to  Thee 
^^  An  endless  rest  of  joy  belongs; 
And  heavenly  choirs  are  ever  free 
To  sing  on  high  their  festal  songs. 

2.  But  we  are  fallen  creatures  here, 
Where  pain  and  sorrow  daily  come ; 
And  how  can  we  in  exile  drear 

Sing  out,  as  they,  sweet  songs  of  Home  ? 

3.  O  Father  !  Who  dost  promise  still 
That  they  who  mourn  shall  blessed  be ; 
Grant  us  to  weep  for  deeds  of  ill 
That  banish  us  so  long  from  Thee  : 


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SEPTUAGESIMA. 


4.  But  weeping  grant  us  faith  to  rest 
In  hope  upon  Thy  loving  care  ; 
Till  Thou  restore  us,  with  the  blest, 
Their  songs  of  praise  in  heaven  to  share. 

5.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  angel-host 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.         Amen. 


69. 

<l  Behold,  I  create  new  heavens  and  a  new  earth." 

OLORD,  in  perfect  bliss  above 
Thou  couldst  not  need  created  love ; 
And  yet  Thou  didst  Thy  power  display, 


And  earth's  foundations  firmly  lay. 

2.  Things  that  were  not,  at  Thy  command 
In  perfect  form  before  Thee  stand : 
And  all  to  their  Creator  raise 

A  wondrous  harmony  of  praise. 

3.  But  even  while  the  world  came  forth 
In  all  the  beauty  of  its  birth, 

In  Thy  deep  thought  Thou  didst  behold 
Another  world  of  nobler  mould. 

4.  For  Thou  didst  will  that  Christ  should  frame 
A  new  creation  by  His  Name ; 

Its  seed  the  living  word  of  grace 
He  scatters  wide  in  every  place  ; 


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5.  Its  home,  when  time  shall  be  no  more, 
In  heaven  with  Thee  for  evermore  ; 
Accepted  in  Thy  boundless  love 

To  share  His  throne  and  joy  above. 

6.  O  Father,  bless,  for  they  are  Thine, 
O  Son,  direct  in  love  divine, 

O  Holy  Ghost,  with  grace  endue 

The  old  creation  and  the  new.  Amen. 

70. 

"  These  all  died  in  faith,  not  having  received  the  promises, 
but  having  seen  them  afar  off",  and  were  persuaded  of 
them,  and  embraced  them,  and  confessed  that  they 
were  strangers  and  pilgrims  on  the  earth." 

1.  T  TOW  blest  were  they  who  walked  in  love 
-L  J-  With  Christ,  while  yet  He  dwelt  above  ; 
A  righteous  band,  sustained  by  grace, 

The  fathers  of  the  faithful  race. 

2.  O  who  can  tell  as  should  be  told 
The  praises  of  those  men  of  old, 
Their  patient  faith,  their  longing  sighs 
Of  hope  uplifted  to  the  skies  ? 

3.  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below 
They  deemed  the  world  an  empty  show  : 
To  purer  joys  their  hearts  were  given, 
The  better  land  they  sought  was  Heaven. 

4.  The  soul  that  truly  cleaves  to  God 
Still  longs  to  gain  that  blest  abode : 
O  Chpjst,  forbid  our  souls  to  roam, 
And  fix  them  on  our  own  true  Home. 


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;.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee ; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.         Amen, 

71. 

"  The  invisible  things  of  Him  from  the  creation  of  the 
world  are  clearly  seen,  being  understood  by  the  things 
that  are  made." 

l.  HPHERE  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read, 
-L    Which  heavenly  truth  imparts, 
And  all  the  lore  its  scholars  need, 
Pure  eyes  and  Christian  hearts. 

2-.  The  works  of  God,  above,  below, 
Within  us  and  around, 
Are  pages  in  that  book  to  show 
How  God  Himself  is  found. 

3.  The  glorious  sky,  embracing  all, 

Is  like  the  Maker's  love, 
Wherewith  encompassed  great  and  small 
In  peace  and  order  move. 

4.  The  moon  above,  the  church  below, 

A  wondrous  race  they  run  ; 
But  all  their  radiance,  all  their  glow. 
Each  borrows  of  its  Sun. 

5.  The  Saviour  lends  the  light  and  heat 

That  crown  His  holy  hill ; 
The  saints,  like  stars,  around  His  seat 
Perform  their  courses  still. 


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6.  Thou,  Who  hast  given  me  eyes  to  see 
And  love  this  sight  so  fair, 
Give  me  a  heart  to  find  out  Thee, 

And  read  Thee  everywhere.  Amen. 

72. 

H  Now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three  ;   but  the 
greatest  of  these  is  charity." 

1.  f^KEAT  Mover  of  all  hearts,  Whose  Hand 
^J  Doth  all  the  secret  springs  command 

Of  human  thought  and  will, 
Thou,  since  the  world  was  made,  dost  bless 
Thy  saints  with  fruits  of  holiness, 

Their  order  to  fulfil. 

2.  Faith,  hope,  and  love  here  weave  one  chain ; 
But  love  alone  shall  then  remain, 

When  this  short  day  is  gone  : 
O  Love,  O  Truth,  O  endless  Light, 
When  shall  we  see  Thy  Sabbath  bright 

With  all  our  labours  done  ? 

3.  We  sow  'mid  perils  here  and  tears ; 
There  the  glad  hand  the  harvest  bears, 

Which  here  in  grief  hath  sown  : 
Great  Three  in  One,  the  increase  give ; 
These  gifts  of  grace,  by  which  we  live, 

With  heavenly  glory  crown.  Amen! 

The  hymns  for  Sunday  and  other  days  of  the  week  may 
fitly  be  used  at  this  season. 


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73. 

Cent. 

*  Rend  your  heart  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto  th? 
Lord  your  God." 

i.  /^NCE  more  the  solemn  season  calls 
^-^      A  holy  fast  to  keep ; 
And  now  within  the  temple  walls 
Both  priest  and  people  weep. 

2.  But  vain  all  outward  sign  of  grief, 

And  vain  the  form  of  prayer, 
Unless  the  heart  implore  relief, 
And  penitence  be  there. 

3.  We  smite  the  breast,  we  weep  in  Vain, 

In  vain  in  ashes  mourn, 
Unless  with  penitential  pain 
The  smitten  soul  be  torn. 

4.  In  sorrow  true  then  let  us  pray 

To  our  offended  God, 
From  us  to  turn  His  wrath  away 
And  stay  the  uplifted  rod. 

5.  O  God,  our  Judge  and  Father,  deign 

To  spare  the  bruised  reed; 
We  pray  for  time  to  turn  again, 
For  grace  to  turn  indeed. 

6.  Blest  Three  in  One,  to  Thee  we  bow ; 

Vouchsafe  us  in  Thy  love 
To  gather  from  these  fasts  below 
Immortal  fruit  above.  Amen. 


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74. 

"  Now,  saith  the  Lord,  turn  ye  even  to  Me  with  all  your 
heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping,  and  with 
mourning." 

1.  DY  precepts  taught  of  ages  past, 
U  Now  let  us  keep  again  the  fast 

Which,  year  by  year,  in  order  meet 
Of  forty  days  is  made  complete. 

2.  The  law  and  seers  that  were  of  old 
In  divers  ways  this  Lent  foretold, 

Which  Christ  Himself,  the  Lord  and  Guide 
Of  every  season,  sanctified. 

3.  More  sparing  therefore  let  us  make 
The  words  we  speak,  the  food  we  take, 
Deny  ourselves  in  mirth  and  sleep, 

In  stricter  watch  our  senses  keep. 

4.  In  prayer  together  let  us  fall, 
And  cry  for  mercy,  one  and  all ; 
And  weep  before  the  Judge,  and  say, 
Oh,  turn  from  us  Thy  wrath  away. 

5.  Thy  grace  have  we  offended  sore 
By  sins,  O  God,  which  we  deplore ; 
Pour  down  upon  us  from  above 

•  The  riches  of  Thy  pardoning  love. 

6.  Remember,  Lord,  though  frail  we  be, 
That  yet  Thine  handiwork  are  we : 
Nor  let  the  honour  of  Thy  Name 
Be  by  another  put  to  shame. 


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7.  Forgive  the  sin  that  we  have  wrought, 
Increase  the  good  that  we  have  sought ; 
That  we  at  length,  our  wanderings  o'er, 
May  please  Thee  here  and  evermore. 

8.  Blest  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Almighty  God,  we  pray  to  Thee, 

That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to  bless 
Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness.      Amen. 

75. 

M  O  deliver  us,  and  be  merciful  unto  our  sins,  for  Thy 
Name's  sake." 

1.  r\  MERCIFUL  Creator,  hear; 
V^  To  us  in  pity  bow  Thine  ear  : 
Accept  the  tearful  prayer  we  raise 
In  this  our  fast  of  forty  days. 

2.  Each  heart  is  manifest  to  Thee ; 
Thou  knowest  our  infirmity  : 
Repentant  now  we  seek  Thy  Face ; 
Impart  to  us  Thy  pardoning  grace. 

3.  Our  sins  are  manifold  and  sore, 

But  spare  Thou  them  who  sin  deplore  ; 

And  for  Thine  own  Name's  sake  make  whole 

The  fainting  and  the  weary  soul. 

4.  Grant  us  to  mortify  each  sense 
By  means  of  outward  abstinence, 
That  so  from  every  stain  of  sin 
The  soul  may  keep  her  fast  within. 


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5.  Blest  Three  in  One, and  One  in  Three, 
Almighty  God,  we  pray  to  Thee, 
That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to  bless 
Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness.      Amen. 

76. 

"  Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time ;   behold,  now  is  the  day 
of  salvation." 

1.  T     O  !   now  is  our  accepted  day, 

J — '      The  time  for  purging  sins  away, 
The  sins  of  thought,  and  deed,  and  word, 
That  we  have  done  against  the  Lord. 

2.  For  He  the  Merciful  and  True 
Hath  spared  His  people  hitherto  ; 
Not  willing  thet  the  soul  should  die 
Though  great  its  past  iniquity. 

3.  Then  let  us  all  with  earnest  care, 
And  contrite  fast,  and  tear,  and  prayer, 
And  works  of  mercy  and  of  love, 
Entreat  for  pardon  from  above- 

4.  That  He  may  all  our  sins  efface, 
Adorn  us  with  the  gifts  of  grace, 
And  join  us  to  the  angel  band 
For  ever  in  the  heavenly  land. 

5.  Blest  Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three, 
Almighty  God,  we  pray  to  Thee, 

That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to  bless 
Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness.      Amen. 


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77. 

"In  due  season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint  not." 

1.  (^\   THOU  Who  dost  to  man  accord 
V^/   His  highest  prize,  his  best  reward, 

Thou  Hope  of  all  our  race, 
Jesu,  to  Thee  we  now  draw  near, 
Our  earnest  supplications  hear, 

Who  humbly  seek  Thy  Face. 

2.  With  self-accusing  voice  within, 
Our  conscience  tells  of  many  a  sin 

In  thought  and  word  and  deed  : 
O  cleanse  that  conscience  from  all  stain, 
The  penitent  restore  again 

From  every  burthen  freed. 

3.  If  Thou  reject  us,  who  shall  give 
Our  fainting  spirits  strength  to  live  ? 

'Tis  Thine  alone  to  spare ; 
With  cleansed  hearts  to  pray  aright 
And  find  acceptance  in  Thy  sight, 

Be  this  our  lowly  prayer. 

4.  'Tis  Thou  hast  blessed  this  solemn  fast; 
So  may  its  days  by  us  be  passed 

In  self-control  severe, 
That,  when  our  Easter  morn  we  hail, 
Its  mystic  feast  we  may  not  fail 

Tq  keep  with  conscience  clear. 


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5.  O  Blessed  Trinity,  bestow 

Thy  pardoning  grace  on  us  below, 

And  shield  us  evermore ; 
Until,  within  Thy  courts  above, 
We  see  Thy  Face,  and  sing  Thy  love, 

And  with  Thy  saints  adore.  Amen. 

78. 

M  And  Jesus  was  led  by  the  Spirit  into  the  wilderness,  being 
forty  days  tempted  of  the  devil.  And  in  those  days  He 
did  eat  nothing." 

1.  T7ORTY  days  and  forty  nights 
-L    Thou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild ; 
Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Tempted,  and  yet  undefiled. 

2.  Sunbeams  scorching  all  the  day; 
Chilly  dew-drops  nightly  shed  ; 
Prowling  beasts  about  Thy  way  ; 
Stones  Thy  pillow  ;   earth  Thy  bed. 

3.  Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrows  share, 
And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 
Fasting  with  unceasing  prayer, 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain  ? 

4.  And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore, 
Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail, 
Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before, 
Grant  we  may  not  faint  or  fail. 


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5.  So  shall  we  have  peace  divine; 
Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be ; 
Round  us,  too,  shall  angels  shine, 
Such  as  ministered  to  Thee. 

6.  Keep,  O  keep  us,  Saviour  dear, 
Ever  constant  by  Thy  side ; 
That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 

At  th*  eternal  Eastertide.  Amen. 

79. 

"  A  broken  and  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not 
despise." 

LORD,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  Throne, 
And  our  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

Our  broken  spirit  pitying  see ; 

True  penitence  impart; 
Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 

Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign ; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosoms  share, 

Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 

May  faith  each  weak  petition  £11, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies, 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 

That  grants  it  or  denies. 


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5.  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run.  Amen. 

80. 

"Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  O  Lord;    for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. " 

1.  /^\   LORD,  turn  not  Thy  Face  from  me, 
V-/    Who  lie  in  woeful  state, 
Lamenting  all  my  sinful  life 

Before  Thy  mercy-gate ; 

2.  A  gate  that  opens  wide  to  those 

That  do  lament  their  sin ; 
Shut  not  that  gate  against  me,  Lord, 
But  let  me  enter  in. 

3.  And  call  me  not  to  strict  account 

How  I  have  sojourned  here ; 
For  then  my  guilty  conscience  knows 
How  vile  I  shall  appear. 

4.  Mercy,  Good  Lord,  mercy  I  ask ; 

This  is  my  humble  prayer ; 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  all  my  suit, 
O  let  Thy  mercy  spare. 

5.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.  Amen. 


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LENT. 


81. 


"  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  Thy  great  goodness  5 
according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies  do  away  mine 
offences." 

1.  TTAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
J-  -^  As  Thou  wert  ever  kind  ; 

Let  me,  opprest  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2.  Wash  off  my  foul  offence, 
And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin ; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 
How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

3.  The  joy  Thy  favour  gives 
Let  me  again  obtain  ; 

And  Thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain. 

4.  To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  glory  be  ; 

As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 
To  all  eternity.  Amen. 

82. 

"  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord.** 

1.  T    ORD,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day 
J — '  Ere  it  pass  for  aye  away, 

On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 

2.  Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  tears, 

Fill  us  with  heart-searching  fears 
Ere  that  awful  doom  appears. 


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3.  Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

4..  By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry, 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

5.  By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 
For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

6.  Grant  us  'neath  Thy  wings  a  place, 
Lest  wre  lose  this  day  of  grace 

Ere  we  shall  behold  Thy  face.  Amen. 

83. 

EVENING. 

"  I  am  the  Light  of  the  world." 
2.  r^i  CHRIST,  Who  art  the  Light  and  Day, 
V^/  Thy  beams  chase  night's  dark  shades  away  ; 
The  very  Light  of  Light  Thou  art, 
Who  dost  that  blessed  Light  impart. 

2.  All-Holy  Lord  to  Thee  we  bend, 
Thy  servants  through  this  night  defend, 
And  grant  us  calm  repose  in  Thee, 

A  quiet  night  from  perils  free. 

3.  Let  not  dull  sleep  the  soul  oppress, 
Nor  secret  foe  the  heart  possess, 
Nor  Satan's  wiles  the  flesh  allure, 
And  make  us  in  Thy  sight  impure. 


O  4  LENT. 

4.  Light  slumber  let  our  eyelids  take, 
The  heart  to  Thee  be  still  awake  ; 
And  Thy  Right  Hand  protection  be 
To  those  who  love  and  trust  in  Thee. 

5.  O  Lord,  our  strong  defence,  be  nigh  ; 
Bid  all  the  powers  of  darkness  fly  ; 
Preserve  and  watch  o'er  us  for  good, 
Whom  Thou  hast  purchased  with  Thy  Blood. 

6.  Remember  us,  dear  Lord,  we  pray, 
Whilst  burthened  in  the  flesh  we  stay ; 
Thou  only  canst  the  soul  defend, 

Be  with  us,  Saviour,  to  the  end. 

7.  Blest  Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three, 
Almighty  God,  we  pray  to  Thee, 

That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to  bless 
Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness.        Amen. 

Many  of  the  hymns  on  the  Passion  may  also  be  used  during  this 
season. 

84. 
®!)e  JTiftlj  Sunday  in  Cent 

OTHERWISE  CALLED  PASSION  SUNDAY. 

"  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory  save  in  the  Cross  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ." 

1.  '  I  AHE  Royal  Banners  forward  go, 

J-  The  Cross  shines  forth  in  mystic  glow ; 
Where  He  in  flesh,  our  flesh  Who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid. 


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2.  There  whilst  He  hung,  His  sacred  Side 
By  soldier's  spear  was  opened  wide, 
To  cleanse  us  in  the  precious  flood 

Of  Water  mingled  with  His  Blood. 

3.  Fulfilled  is  now  what  David  told 
In  true  prophetic  song  of  old, 

How  God  the  heathen's  King  should  be ; 
For  God  is  reigning  from  the  tree. 

4.  O  tree  of  glory,  tree  most  fair, 
Ordained  those  Holy  Limbs  to  bear, 
How  bright  in  purple  robe  it  stood, 
The  purple  of  a  Saviour's  Blood  ! 

5.  Upon  its  arms,  like  balance  true, 

He  weighed  the  price  for  sinners  due, 
The  price  which  none  but  He  could  pay, 
And  spoiled  the  spoiler  of  his  prey. 

6.  To  Thee,  Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done  : 
As  by  the  Cross  Thou  dost  restore, 

So  rule  and  guide  us  evermore.  Amen. 

85. 

a  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory  save  in  the  Cross  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ." 

1.  n\/\7'E  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died, 
V  V    Of  Him  Who  died  upon  the  Cross ; 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 
For  this  we  count  the  world- but  loss. 


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2.  Inscribed  upon  the  Cross  we  see 

In  shining  letters,  "  God  is  Love ;" 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree, 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3.  The  Cross  !  it  takes  our  guilt  away ; 
It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up ; 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4.  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 
And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight ; 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave, 
And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

5.  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 
The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 
The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above. 

6.  To  Christ,  Who  won  for  sinners  grace 
By  bitter  grief  and  anguish  sore, 

Be  praise  from  all  the  ransomed  race 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 

86. 
<&\)t  QnnbaQ  next  bdovc  (faster, 

OTHERWISE  CALLED  PALM  SUNDAY. 
"  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  Thou  hast  per- 
fected praise." 
1.    A  LL  glory,  laud,  and  honour 
f~±-     To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King  ! 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 

All  glory,  &c. 


SUNDAY    NEXT     BEFORE     EASTER.  OO 

2.  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  Royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 

All  glory,  &c. 

3.  The  company  of  Angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created  make  reply. 

All  glory,  &e. 

4.  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went, 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  &c. 

5.  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise ; 
To  Thee  now  high  exalted 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  &c 

6.  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 

Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

All  glorv,  &C.  Amen. 

87.  ' 

"  And  the  multitudes  that  went  before,  and  that  followed, 
cried  saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David." 
1.  T3  IDE  on  !   ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

"  Hark  !   all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry ; 

O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 

With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strow.ed. 


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2.  Ride  on  !   ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 

O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3.  Ride  on  !   ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 

4.  Ride  on  !   ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  : 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  Throne 
Awaits  His  own  anointed  Son. 

5.  Ride  on  !   ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ; 

Bow  Thy  meek  Head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  Power,  and  reign. 

Amen. 

88. 

§ptns  on  tl)c  Passion.* 

(i  We  love  Him  because  He  first  loved  us." 

1.  ]\/TY  God,  I  love  Thee ;  not  because 
IV A    I  hope  for  heaven  thereby, 

Nor  yet  because  who  love  Thee  not 
Must  burn  eternally. 

2.  Thou,  O  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst,  me 

Upon  the  Cross  embrace ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails,  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace, 
'*  Many  of  these  hymns  may  be  sung  from  Septuagesima  to 
Easter,  and  some  of  them  throughout  the  year. 


HYMNS    ON    THE    PASSION. 

3.  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless, 

And  sweat  of  agony; 
Yea,  death  itself;  and  all  for  me 
Who  was  Thine  enemy. 

4.  Then  why,  O  blessed  Jesu  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 

5.  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 

Not  seeking  a  reward  ; 
But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
O  ever-loving  Lord. 

6.  So  would  I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord, 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing ; 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  Eternal  King.  Amen. 


89. 

"And  being  in  an  agony,  He  prayed  more  earnestly.' 

1.  O  ION'S   Daughter,  weep  no  more, 
*J  Though  thy  troubled  heart  be  sore ; 
He  of  Whom  the  Psalmist  sung, 
He  Who  woke  the  Prophet's  tongue, 
Christ,  the  Mediator  blest, 
Brings  thee  everlasting  rest. 


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2.  In  a  garden  man  became 

Heir  of  sin,  and  death,  and  shame : 
Jesus  in  a  garden  wins 
Life,  and  pardon  for  our  sins ; 
Through  His  hour  of  agony 
Praying  in  Gethsemane. 

3.  There  for  us  He  intercedes ; 
There  with  God  the  Father  pleads ; 
Willing  there  for  us  to  drain 

To  the  dregs  the  cup  of  pain, 

That  in  everlasting  Day 

He  may  wipe  our  tears  away. 

4.  Therefore  to  His  Name  be  given 
Glory  both  in  earth  and  heaven ; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honour,  praise,  and  glory  be, 

Now  and  through  eternity.  Amen. 

90. 

"  Thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  redeemed  us  to  God  by  Thy 
Blood." 

E,  Who  once  in  righteous  vengeance 
Whelmed  the  world  beneath  the  flood, 
Once  again  in  mercy  cleansed  it 

With  His  own  most  precious  Bipod  ; 
Coming  from  His  throne  on  high 
On  the  painful  Cross  to  die. 


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89 


,  O  the  wisdom  of  th'  Eternal  ! 
O  the  depth  of  love  divine  ! 
O  the  sweetness  of  that  mercy 

Which  in  Jesus  Christ  did  shine! 
We  were  sinners  doomed  to  die ; 
Jesus  paid  the  penalty. 

When  before  the  Judge  we  tremble, 

Conscious  of  His  broken  laws, 
May  t«he  Blood  of  His  atonement 

Cry  aloud,  and  plead  our  cause, 
Bid  our  guilty  terrors  cease, 
Be  our  pardon  and  our  peace. 

Prince  and  Author  of  salvation, 

Lord  of  majesty  supreme, 
Jesu,  praise  to  Thee  be  given 

By  the  world  Thou  didst  redeem  ; 
Glory  to  the  Father  be 
And  the  Spirit  One  with  Thee.  Amen. 

91. 

"  Looking  unto  Jesus." 

1.  OVERWHELMED  in  depths  of  woe 
V^Upon  the  tree  of  scorn 

Hangs  the  Redeemer  of  mankind, 
With  racking  anguish  torn. 

2.  See  how  the  nails  those  Hands 
And  Feet  so  tender  rend  ; 

See  down  His  Face,  and  Neck,  and  Breast 
His  sacred  Blood  descend. 


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3.  Oh,  hear  that  awful  cry 

Which  pierced  His  Mother's  heart, 
As  into  God  the  Father's  Hands 
He  bade  His  soul  depart. 

4.  Earth  hears,  and  trembling  quakes 
Around  that  tree  of  pain  ; 

The  rocks  are  rent ;  the  graves  are  burst : 
The  veil  is  rent  in  twain. 

5.  The  sun  withdraws  his  light ; 
The  mid-day  heavens  grow  pale ; 

The  moon,  the  stars,  the  universe 
Their  Maker's  death  bewail. 

.  6.  Shall  man  alone  be  mute  ? 

Have  we  no  griefs,  or  fears  ? 
Come,  old  and  young,  come,  all  mankind, 
And  bathe  those  Feet  in  tears. 

7.  Come,  fall  before  His  Cross 
Who  shed  for  us  His  Blood ; 

Who  died,  the  Victim  of  pure  love, 
To  make  us  sons  of  God. 

8.  Jesu,  all  praise  to  Thee, 
Our  joy  and  endless  rest ; 

Be  Thou  our  guide  while  pilgrims  here, 
Our  crown  amid  the  blest.  Amen. 


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92. 

"  The  precious  Blood  of  Christ." 

1.  /^LORY  be  to  Jesus, 
^J"      Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 

From  His  sacred  veins. 

2.  Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  Blood  I  find  ; 
Blest  be  His  compassion 
Infinitely  kind. 

3.  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  endless  torments 
Did  the  world  redeem. 

4.  Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies ; 
But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 
For  our  pardon  cries. 

5.  Oft  as  it  is  sprinkled 

On  our  guilty  hearts, 
Satan  in  confusion 

Terror-struck  departs ; 

6.  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel-hosts  rejoicing 
Make  their  glad  reply 


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7.  Lift  ye  then  your  voices ; 
Swell  the  mighty  flood  : 
Louder  still  and  louder 

Praise  the  precious  Blood.      Amen. 

93. 

"  Behold  the  Man." 

1.  r\  SINNER,  lift  the  eye  of  faith, 
V_y      To  true  repentance  turning; 
Bethink  thee  of  the  curse  of  sin, 

Its  awful  guilt  discerning ; 
Upon  the  Crucified  One  look, 
And  thou  shalt  read,  as  in  a  book, 

What  well  is  worth  thy  learning. 

2.  Look  on  His  Head,  that  bleeding  Head, 

With  crown  of  thorns  surrounded  ; 
Look  on  His  sacred  Hands  and  Feet 

Which  piercing  nails  have  wounded : 
See  every  Limb  with  scourges  rent : 
On  Him,  the  Just,  the  Innocent, 

What  malice  hath  abounded  ! 

3.  'Tis  not  alone  those  Limbs  are  racked, 

But  friends  too  are  forsaking ; 
And  more  than  all,  for  thankless  man 

That  tender  Heart  is  aching ; 
Oh,  fearful  was  the  pain  and  scorn 
By  Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  borne, 

Their  peace  for  sinners  making. 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 

4.  None  ever  knew  such  pain  before, 

Such  infinite  affliction  ; 
None  ever  felt  a  grief  like  His 

In  that  dread  crucifixion : 
For  us  He  bare  those  bitter  throes, 
For  us  those  agonizing  woes 

In  oft-renewed  infliction. 

5.  O  sinner,  mark,  and  ponder  well 

Sin's  awful  condemnation ; 
Think  what  a  sacrifice  it  cost 

To  purchase  thy  salvation  ; 
Had'jEsus  never  bled  and  died, 
Then  what  could  thee  and  all  betide 

But  uttermost  damnation  ? 

6.  Lord,  give  us  grace  to  flee  from  sin, 

And  Satan's  wiles  ensnaring, 
And  from  those  everlasting  flames 

For  evil  ones  preparing. 
Jesu,  we  thank  Thee,  and  entreat 
To  rest  for  ever  at  Thy  Feet, 
.  Thy  heavenly  glory  sharing.  Amen. 

94. 

"  He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions." 
1.  "\T  OW,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising, 
-L  ^       Tell  in  sweet  and  mournful  strain, 
How  the  Crucified,  enduring 

Grief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 
Freely  of  His  love  was  offered, 

Sinless  was  for  sinners  slain. 


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2.  Scourged  with  unrelenting  fury 

For  the  sins  which  we  deplore, 
By  His  livid  Stripes  He  heals  us, 

Raising  us  to  fall  no  more  ; 
All  our  bruises  gently  soothing, 

Binding  up  the  bleeding  sore. 

3.  See  !   His  Hands  and  Feet  are  fastened  ; 

So  He  makes  His  people  free : 
Not  a  wound  whence  Blood  is  flowing 

But  a  Fount  of  Grace  shall  be ; 
Yea  the  very  nails  which  nail  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  Tree. 

4.  Through  His  Heart  the  spear  is  piercing, 

Though  His  foes  have  seen  Him  die; 
Blood  and  Water  thence  are  streaming 

In  a  tide  of  mystery, 
Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 

Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 

5.  Jesu,  may  those  precious  Fountains 

Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford ; 
Let  them  be  our  Cup  and  Healing, 

And  at  length  our  full  Reward ; 
So  a  ransomed  world  shall  ever 

Praise  Thee,  its  Redeeming  Lord.     Amen. 

95. 

"  Unto  you  therefore  which  believe  He  is  precious." 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  Cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 


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2.4Here  I  rest,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  poured  in  streams  of  Blood  ; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3.  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie, 
Whilst  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  in  His  languid  Eye. 

4.  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 

Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  Thee, 
Till  I  taste  Thy  full  salvation 

And  Thine  unveiled  glory  see.         Amen. 

96. 

"The  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us." 

1.  TN  the  Lord's  atoning  grief 
J-  Be  our  rest  and  sweet  relief; 
Store  we  deep  in  heart's  recess 

•All  the  shame  and  bitterness.  , 

2.  Thorns,  and  cross,  and  nails,  and  lance, 
Wound's,  our  treasure  that  enhance. 
Vinegar,  and  gall,  and  reed, 

And  the  pang  His  soul  that  freed 

3.  May  these  all  our  spirits  sate, 
And  with  love  inebriate ; 

In  our  souls  plant  virtue's  root, 
And  mature  its  glorious  fruit. 


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4.  Crucified  !  we  Thee  adore, 
Thee  with  all  our  hearts  implore, 
Us  with  saintly  bands  unite 

In  the  realms  of  heavenly  light. 

5.  Christ,  by  coward  hands  betrayed, 
Christ,  for  us  a  captive  made, 
Christ,  upon  the  bitter  tree 

Slain  for  man,  be  praise  to  Thee.       Amen, 

97. 

M  Whe  loved  me  and  gave  Himself  for  me." 

1.  r\  SACRED  Head,  surrounded 
v./  By  crown  of  piercing  thorn  ! 
O  bleeding  Head,  so  wounded, 

Reviled,  and  put  to  scorn  ! 
Death's  pallid  hue  comes  o'er  Thee, 

The  glow  of  life  decays, 
Yet  angel-hosts  adore  Thee, 

And  tremble  as  they  gaze.  < 

2.  I  see  Thy  strength  and  vigour 

All  fading  in  the  strife, 
And  death  with  cruel  rigour 

Bereaving  Thee  of  life; 
O  agony  and  dying  ! 

O  love  to  sinners  free  ! 
'   Jesu,  all  grace  supplying, 

O  turn  Thy  Face  on  me. 


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HYMNS    ON     THE     PASSION. 

3.  In  this  Thy  bitter  passion, 

Good  Shepherd,  think  of  me 
With  Thy  most  sweet  compassion, 

Unworthy  though  I  be  : 
Beneath  Thy  Cross  abiding 

For  ever  would  I  rest, 
In  Thy  dear  love  confiding, 

And  with  Thy  presence  blest.      Amen. 

98. 

"  Now  there  stood  by  the  Cross  of  Jesus  His  Mother." 

1.  AT  the  Cross  her  station  keeping, 

-^*-     Stood  the  mournful  Mother  weeping, 

Where  He  hung,  the  dying  Lord  ; 
For  her  soul  of  joy  bereaved, 
Bowed  with  anguish,  deeply  grieved, 
Felt  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 

2.  Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Now  was  she,  that  Mother  blessed 

.  Of  the  Sole-begotten  One  ; 
Deep  the  woe  of  her  affliction 
When  she  saw  the  Crucifixion 
Of  her  ever-glorious  Son. 

3.  Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  gazing 
Pierced  by  anguish  so  amazing, 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep  ? 
Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  thinking 
Such  a  cup  of  sorrow  drinking, 

Would  not  share  her  sorrows  deep  ? 


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4.  For  His  people's  sins  chastised 

She  beheld  her  Son  despised,  [twined  ; 

Scourged,    and    crowned   with    thorns    en- 
Saw  Him  then  from  judgment  taken, 
And  in  death  by  all  forsaken, 
Till  His  Spirit  He  resigned. 

C.  Jesu,  may  such  deep  devotion 
Stir  in  me  the  same  emotion, 

Fount  of  love,  Redeemer  kind, 
That  my  heart,  fresh  ardour  gaining 
And  a  purer  love  attaining, 

May  with  Thee  acceptance  find.        Amen. 

99. 

a  Is  it  nothing  to  you,  all  ye  that  pass  by  ?     Behold,  and  see 
if  there  be  any  sorrow  like  unto  My  sorrow." 

1.  O  EE  the  destined  day  arise  ! 
^  See,  a  willing  Sacrifice, 
Jesus,  to  redeem  our  loss, 
Hangs  upon  the  shameful  Cross ! 

2.  Jesu,  who  but  Thou  had  borne, 
Lifted  on  that  tree  of  scorn, 
Every  pang  and  bitter  throe, 
Finishing  Thy  life  of  woe  ? 

3.  Who  but  Thou  had  dared  to  drain, 
Steeped  in  gall,  the  cup  of  pain  ; 
And  with  'tender  body  bear 
Thorns,  and  nails,  and  piercing  spear  ? 


HYMNS    ON    THE    PASSION.  B" 

4.  Thence  the  cleansing  Water  flowed 
Mingled  from  Thy  Side  with  Blood ; 
Sign  to  all  attesting  eyes 

Of  the  finished  Sacrifice. 

5.  Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  grace 
In  that  Sacrifice  to  place 

All  our  trust  for  life  renewed, 

Pardoned  sin,  and  promised  good.      Amen. 

100. 

"  They  crucified  Him." 

1.  /^\  COME  and  mourn  with  me  awhile ; 
V^  O  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  side  ; 
O  come,  together  let  us  mourn ; 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

2.  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 
While  soldiers  scoft  and  Jews  deride  ? 
Ah  !   look  how  patiently  He  hangs ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

3.  How  fast  His  Hands  and  Feet  are  nailed; 
His  Throat  with  parching  thirst  is  dried ; 
His  failing  Eyes  are  dimmed  with  Blood  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

4.  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  words  of  love; 
And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 

For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 


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5.  Come,  let  us  stand  beneath  the  Cross ; 
So  may  the  Blood  from  out  His  Side 
Fall  gently  on  us  drop  by  drop ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

6.  A  broken  heart,  a  fount  of  tears 
Ask,  and  they  will  not  be  denied ; 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  love  and  weep, 
Since  Thou  for  us  art  crucified.  Amen. 

101. 

"  What  things  were  gain  to  me,  those  I  counted  loss  for 
Christ." 

1.  "\  ^  7* HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 

V  V  On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2.  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast 
Save  in  the  Cross  of  Christ  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  Blood. 

3.  See,  from  His  Head,  His  Hands,  His  Feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingling  down ; 

Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4.  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  an  offering  far  too  small ; 
Love  ap  emizing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 


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5.  To  Christ,  Who  won  for  sinners  grace 
By  bitter  grief  and  anguish  sore, 
Be  praise  from  all  the  ransomed  race 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 

102. 

"Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example  that  ye 
should  follow  His  steps." 

1.  A  NGELS,  lament ;   behold,  your  God 
-^*-      Man's  sinful  likeness  wears; 
Behold,  upon  the  accursed  tree 

Man's  sins  the  Saviour  bears. 

2.  O  Christ,  with  wondering  minds  we  see 

What  mighty  love  was  Thine  : 
Did  Gop  consent  to  suffer  thus, 
And,  oh,  shall  man  repine  ? 

3.  No,  Saviour.,  no  !   the  powrcr  of  death 

Thy  Cross  hath  overcome, 
To  save  us,  not  from  earthly  woe 
-  But  from  th'  eternal  doom. 

4.  The  flesh  may  shrink,  bat  we  submit, 

Whate'er  our  Cross  may  be, 
So  Thou  by  grace  enable  us 
To  bear  it  after  Thee. 

5.  Thy  stripes  have  healed  us,  and  Thy  Blood 

Our  gui'.ty  stains  effaced  ; 
Then  may  Thy  Name  by  sin  of  ours 
Be  never  more  disgraced.  Amen. 


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103. 

"  Remembering  mine  affliction  and  my  misery,  the  worm- 
wood and  the  gall." 

1  O  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  Tempter's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 
Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2.  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned, 
Oh,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
Oh,  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3.  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  ; 
There,  adoring  at  His  Feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete ; 
"  It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die.  Amen. 

104. 

a  Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  upon  us." 
1.  C  AVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
w   Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes ; 
Oh,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  Throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


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2.  By  Thy  birth  and  early  years ; 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears ; 
By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness ; 
By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power ; 
Jesu,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3.  By  the  sacred  grief  that  wrept 

O'er  the  grave  where  Lazarus  slept ; 

By  the  gracious  tears  that  flowed 

Over  Salem's  loved  abode  ; 

By  the  mournful  word  that  told 

Treachery  lurked  within  Thy  fold  ; 

Jesu,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
-4.  By  Thine  hour  of  whelming  fear ; 

By  Thine  agony,  and  prayer  ; 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn ; 

By  Thy  wounds,  Thy  crown  of  thorn  ; 

By  Thy  cross,  Thy  pangs,  and  cries ; 

By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice  ; 

Jesu,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
5.  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan ; 

By  the  sealed  sepulchral  stone ; 

By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ; 

By  Thy  power  from  death  to  save  ; 

Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  Thy  Throne  in  Heaven  restored, 

Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany.  Amen. 


103 


104 


HYMNS    ON    THE    PASSION. 


105. 

"And  when  Joseph  had  taken  the  Body,  he  Wrapped  It  in  a 
clean  linen  cloth,  and  laid  I  in  his  own  new  tomb,  which 
he  had  hewn  out  in  the  rock.  .  .  .And  there  was  Mary 
Magdalene  and  the  other  Mary,  sitting  over  against  the 
sepulchre. " 

1.  "D  ESTING  from  His  work  to-day 
AX.  In  the  tomb  the  Saviour  lay ; 
Still  He  slept,  from  Head  to  Feet 
Shrouded  in  the  winding-sheet, 
Lying  in  the  rock  alone, 

Hidden  by  the  sealed  stone. 

2.  Late  at  even  there  was  seen 
Watching  long  the  Magdalene ; 
Early,  ere  the  break  of  day, 
Sorrowful  she  took  her  way 
To  the  holy  garden  glade, 
Where  her  buried  Lord  was  laid. 

3.  So  with  Thee,  till  life  shall  end, 
I  would  solemn  vigil  spend : 

Let  me  hew  Thee,  Lord,  a  shrine 
In  this  rocky  heart  of  mine, 
Where  in  pure  embalmed  cell 
None  but  Thou  may  ever  dwell. 

4.  Myrrh  and  spices  will  I  bring, 
True  affection's  offering; 

Close  the  door  from  sight  and  sound 

Of  the  busy  world  around  ; 

And  in  patient  watch  remain 

Till  my  Lord  appear  again.  Amen. 


105 

106. 
<£astcr. 

"  O  death,  where  Is  thy  sting  ?     O  grave,  where  is  thy 
victory  ? 

i.  \7"E  choirs  of  new  Jerusalem, 
JL    Your  sweetest  notes  employ, 
The  Paschal  victory  to  hymn 
In  strains  of  holy  joy. 

2.  For  Judah's  Lion  bursts  His  chains, 

Crushing  the  serpent's  head ; 
And  cries  aloud  through  death's  domains 
To  wake  the  imprisoned  dead. 

3.  Devouring  depths  of  hell  their  prey 

At  His  command  restore ; 
His  ransomed  hosts  pursue  their  way 
Where  Jesus  goes  before. 

4.  Triumphant  in  His  glory  now 

To  Him  all  power  is  given ; 
To  Him  in  one  communion  bow 
All  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

5.  While  we,  His  soldiers,  praise  oar  King, 

His  mercy  we  implore, 
Within  His  palace  bright  to  bring 
And  keep  us  evermore. 

6.  All  glory  to  the  Father  be ; 

All  glory  to  the  Sox  ; 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run. 

Alleluia !      Amen. 


106 


EASTER. 


-J 


107. 

"  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed." 

ESUS  Christ  is  risen  to-day, 

Alleluia  ! 
Our  triumphant  holy  day, 

Alleluia  ! 
Who  did  once,  upon  the  Cross, 

Alleluia  ! 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

Alleluia  ! 

2.  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 

Alleluia  ! 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King, 

Alleluia  ! 
Who  endured  the  Cross  and  Grave, 

Alleluia  ! 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

Alleluia !      , 

3.  But  the  pain  which  He  endured 

Alleluia  ! 
Our  salvation  hath  procured  ; , 

Alleluia  ! 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King, 

Alleluia  ! 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing. 

Alleluia !       Amen4 


EASTER. 


108. 


107 


"  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  j   we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it." 

Alleluia  !      Alleluia  !      Alleluia  [ 

1.  S~\  SONS  and  daughters,  let  us  sing! 

v_/  The  King  of  heaven,  the  glorious  King, 
O'er  death  to-day  rose  triumphing. 
Alleluia  !  , 

2.  That  Sunday  morn,  at  break  of  day, 
The  faithful  women  went  their  way 
To  seek  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay. 

Alleluia  ! 

3  An  Angel  clad  in  white  they  see, 
Who  sat  and  spake  unto  the  three, 
"Your  Lord  doth  go  to  Galilee." 
Alleluia  ! 

4.  That  night  the  Apostles  met  in  fear ; 
Amidst  them  eame  their  Lord  most  dear, 
And  said  "  My  peace  be  on  all  here." 

Alleluia  ! 

5.  When  Didymus  the  tidings  heard, 
He  doubted  if  it  were  the  Lord, 
Until  He  came  and  spake  this  word  : 

Alleluia  ! 

6.  "  My  pierced  Side,  O  Thomas,  see  ; 
My  Hands,  My  Feet,  I  show  to  thee ; 
Nor  faithless,  but  believing  be." 

Alleluia  ! 


10b  EASTER. 

7.  No  longer  Thomas  then  denied  ; 

He  saw  the  Feet,  the  Hands,  the  Side ; 
u  Thou  art  my  Lord  and  God,"  he  cried. 
Alleluia  ! 

8.  How  blest  are  they  who  have  not  seen, 
And  yet  whose  faith  hath  constant  been; 
For  they  eternal  life  shall  win. 

Alleluia  ! 

9.  On  this  most  holy  day  of  days, 

To  God  your  hearts  and  voices  raise 
In  laud,  and  jubilee,  and  praise. 

Alleluia !     Amen. 

109. 

"  The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  apparel." 

1.  T    IGHT'S  glittering  morn  bedecks  the  sky, 
J — '   Heaven  thunders  forth  its  victor-cry, 

The  glad  earth  shouts  her  triumph  high, 
And  groaning  hell  makes  wild  reply ; 

2.  While  He,  the  King,  the  mighty  King, 
Despoiling  death  of  all  its  sting, 

And,  trampling  down  the  powers  of  night, 
Brings  forth  His  ransomed  saints  to  light. 

3.  His  tomb  of  late  the  threefold  guard 

Of  watch  and  stone  and  seal  had  barred ; 
But  now,  in  pomp  and  triumph  high, 
He  comes  from  death  to  victory. 


109 


4.  The  pains  of  hell  are  loosed  at  last;. 
The  days  of  mourning  now  are  past; 
An  Angel  robed  in  light  hath  said, 
<s  The  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead." 

PART  II. 

l.-TPHE  Apostle's  hearts  were  fall  of  pain 
-L    For  their  dear  Lord  so  lately  slain, 
By  rebel  servants  doomed  to  die 
A  death  of  cruel  agony. 

2.  With  gentle  voice  the  Angel  gave 
The  women  tidings  at  the  grave ; 

"  Fear  not,  your  Master  shall  ye  see, 
He  goes  before  to  Galilee." 

3.  Then,  hastening  on  their  eager  way 
The  joyful  tidings  to  convey, 

Their  Lord  they  met,  their  living  Lord, 
And  falling  at  His  Feet  adored. 

4.  Th'  Eleven,  when  they  hear,  with  speed 
To  Galilee  forthwith  proceed, 

That  there  once  more  they  may  behold 
The  Lord's  dear  Face,  as  He  foretold. 

PART  III. 

1.  THHAT  Easter-tide  with  joy  was  bright, 
J-    The  sun  shone  out  with  fairer  light, 
When,  to  their  longing  eyes  restored, 
The  Apostles  saw  their  risen  Lord. 


110  EASTER. 

2.  He  bade  them  see  His  Hands,  His  Side, 
Where  yet  the  glorious  Wounds  abide ; 
O  tokens  true,  which  made  it  plain 
Their  Lord  indeed  was  risen  again. 

3.  Jesu,  the  King  of  Gentleness, 

Do  Thou  Thyself  our  hearts  possess, 
That  we  may  give  Thee  all  our  days 
The  tribute  of  our  grateful  praise. 

The  following  may  be  sung  at  the  end  of  each  Part. 

1.  O  Lord  of  all,  with  us  abide 
In  this  our  joyful  Easter-tide  ; 
From  every  weapon  death  can  wield 
Thine  own  redeemed  for  ever  shield. 

2.  All  praise  be  Thine,  O  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored : 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally.  Amen. 

110. 

"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and 
riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honour,  and  glory, 
and  blessing." 

1.  /^HRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day; 
^-^  Christians,  haste  your  vows  to  pay ; 
Offer  ye  your  praises  meet 
At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 
For  the  sheep  the  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead ; 
"Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 


EASTER.  HI 

2.  Christ,  the  Victim  undefiled, 
Man  to  God  hath  reconciled ; 
Whilst  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  together  Death  and  Life. 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day- 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay; 
" Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

3.  Christ,  Who  once  for  sinners  bled, 
Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
Throned  in  endless  might  and  power, 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 

Hail,  eternal  Hope  on  high  ! 

Hail,  Thou  King  of  victory  ! 

Hail,  Thou  Prince  of  life  adored ! 

Help  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord.      Amen. 

111. 

ei  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for  us ;   therefore  let  us 
keep  the  feast." 

1.  '  I  AHE  Lamb's  high  banquet  called  to  share, 

-L     Arrayed  in  garments  white  and  fair, 
Our  Red  Sea  past,  we  fain  would  sing 
To  Jesus  our  triumphant  King. 

2.  Upon  the  altar  of  the  Cross 

His  Body  hath  redeemed  our  loss ; 
And,  tasting  of  His  crimson  Blood, 
Our  life  is  hid  with  Him  in  God. 


112 


EASTER. 


3.  Protected  in  the  Paschal  night 
From  the  destroying  angel's  might, 
In  triumph  went  the  ransomed  free 
From  Pharaoh's  cruel  tyranny. 

4.  Now  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 
The  Lamb  of  God  without  a  stain  ; 
His  Flesh,  the  true  unleavened  Bread, 
Is  freely  offered  in  our  stead. 

5.  O  all-sufficient  Sacrifice  ! 
Beneath  Thee  hell  defeated  lies : 
Thy  captive  people  are  set  free, 
And  crowns  of  life  restored  by  Thee. 

6.  We  hymn  Thee  rising  from  the  grave, 
From  death  returning,  strong  to  save ; 
Thine  own  Right  Hand  the  tyrant  chains, 
And  Paradise  for  man  regains. 

7.  All  praise  be  Thine,  O  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored  : 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally.  Amen. 

112. 

**  Alleluia  !  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth.v1 

1.  /^^HRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again; 
^^   Christ  hath  broken  every  chain ; 
Hark  !   angelic  voices  cry, 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 
Alleluia  ! 


113 


2.  He  Who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day  ; 
We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say 

Alleluia  ! 

3.  He  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  cross 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry ; 

Alleluia  ! 

4.  He  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave 
Is  exalted  now  to  save  ; 

Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 
Alleluia  ! 

5.  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we  too  may  enter  heaven, 

Alleluia  ! 

6.  Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransomed  people  feed  : 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 

Let  us  sing  by  night  and  day 

Alleluia !         Amen. 


114 


EASTER. 


113. 

"  Sing  ye  to  the  Lord  j   for  He  hath  triumphed  gloriously. 

1.  AT  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 
-**■    Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  Side ; 
Praise  we  Him,  Whose  love  divine 

.  Gives  His  Sacred  Blood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  Body  for  the  feast, 
Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest. 

2.  Where  the  Paschal  blood  is  poured, 
Death's  dark  angel  sheathes  his  sword ; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 
Praise  we  Christ,  Whose  Blood  was  shed, 
Paschal  Victim,  Paschal  Bread  ; 

With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  Manna  from  above. 

3.  Mighty  Victim  from  the  sky, 

Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie ; 
Thou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light : 
Now  no  more  can  death  appal, 
Now  no  more  the  grave  enthral ; 
Thou  hast  opened  paradise, 
And  in  Thee  Thy  saints  shall  rise. 


115 


EASTER. 

4.  Easter  triumph,  Easter  joy, 
Sin  alone  can  this  destroy ; 
From  sin's  power  do  Thou  set  free 
Souls  new-born,  O  Lord,  in  Thee. 
Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Risen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise  ; 
Holy  Father,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be.  Amen. 

114. 

"  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;   for  He  hath  done 
marvellous  things." 

Alleluia  !   Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 

1.  y  j  ^HE  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done; 

J-     The  triumph  of  the  Lord  is  won ; 
O  let  the  song  of  praise  be  sung. 
Alleluia  ! 

2.  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst, 
And  Jesus  hath  His  foes  dispersed ; 

Let  shouts  of  praise  and  joy  outburst. 
Alleluia  ! 

3.  On  that  third  morn  He  rose  again 
In  glorious  majesty  to  reign ; 

O  let  us  swell  the  jovful  strain. 
Alleluia  ! 

4..  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell  ; 
Let  songs  of  joy  His  triumphs  tell. 
Alleluia  ! 


\ 

118  EASTER. 

5.  Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free ; 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee 

Alleluia  !  Amen. 

115. 

"  Buried  with  Him  in  baptism,  wherein  also  ye  are  risen 
with  Him  through  the  faith  of  the  operation  of  God, 
Who  hath  raised  Him  from  the  dead." 

1.  r~\  CHRIST,  the  heavens'  Eternal  King, 
V>J   Creator,  unto  Thee  we  sing ; 

With  God  the  Father  ever  One, 
Co-equal,  co-eternal  Son  ; 

2.  Thy  Hand,  when  first  the  world  began, 
Made  in  Thine  own  pure  Image  man ; 
And  linked  to  fleshly  form  of  earth 

A  living  soul  of  heavenly  birth. 

3.  And  when  the  envious,  crafty,  foe 
Had  marred  Thy  noblest  work  below, 
Thou  didst  our  ruined  state  repair 
By  deigning  flesh  Thyself  to  wear. 

4.  Once  of  a  Virgin  born  to  save, 

And  now  new-born  from  death's  dark  grave, 
O  Christ,  Thou  bid'st  us  rise  with  Thee 
From  death  to  immortality. 

5.  Eternal  Shepherd,  Thou  art  wont 

To  cleanse  Thy  sheep  within  the  font; 
That  mystic  bath,  that  grave  of  sin, 
Where  ransomed  souls  new  life  begin : 


EASTER. 


117 


6.  Divine  Redeemer,  Thou  didst  deign 
To  bear  for  us  the  Cross  of  pain ; 
And  freely  pay  the  precious  price 
Of  all  Thy  Blood  in  sacrifice  : 

7.  Jesu,  do  Thou  to  every  heart 

.     Unceasing  Paschal  joy  impart : 
From  death  of  sin  and  guilty  strife 
Set  free  the  new-born  sons  of  life. 

8.  All  praise  be  Thine,  O  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally.  Amen. 

116. 

u  The  First-begotten  of  the  dead.'* 

i.  /^OME  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 
^~"   And  hear  angelic  watchers  say 

cc  He  lives,  Who  once  was  slain  :     * 
Why  seek  the  living  'midst  the  dead  ? 
Remember  how  the  Saviour  said 
That  He  would  rise  again." 

2.  O  joyful  sound !  O  glorious  hour, 
When  by  His  own  Almighty  power 

He  rose,  and  left  the  grave ! 
Now  let  our  songs  His  triumph  tell, 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  death  and  hell, 

And  ever  lives  to  save. 


118 


EASTER. 


3.  The  First-begotten  of  the  dead, 
For  us  He  rose,  our  glorious  Head, 

Immortal  life  to  bring ; 
What  though  the  saints  like  Him  shall  die, 
They  share  their  Leader's  victory, 

And  triumph  with  their  King. 

4.  No  more  they  tremble  at  the  grave, 
For  Jesus  will  their  spirits  save, 

And  raise  their  slumbering  dust : 
O  risen  Lord,  in  Thee  we  live, 
To  Thee  our  ransomed  souls  we  give 

To  Thee  our  bodies  trust.  Amen. 


117. 

"  I  am  He  that  livcth,  and  was  dead  ;  and  behold,  I  am 
alive  for  evermore,  Amen  j  and  have  the  keys  of  hell  and 
of  death." 

1.  T"ESUS  lives  !   no  longer  now 

J       Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appal  us ; 
Jesus  lives !   by  this  we  know 

Thou,  O  Grave,  canst  not  enthral  us. 
Alleluia  ! 

2.  Jesus  lives !   henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  Life  immortal ; 

This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath, 

When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 

Alleluia  ! 


EASTER. 


119 


3.  Jesus  lives !   for  us  He  died  : 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide, 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 

Alleluia  ! 

4.  Jesus  lives !   our  hearts  know  well 

Naught  from  us  His  love  shall  sever : 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell 
Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever. 
Alleluia  ! 

5.  Jesus  lives !   to  Him  the  Throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given  : 
May  we  go  where  He  is  gone, 

Rest  and  reign  with  Him  in  Heaven. 

Alleluia !     Amen. 


118. 

EVENING. 

u  When  thou  liest  down,  thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  ;   yea,  thou 
shalt  lie  down,  and  thy  sleep  shall  be  sweet." 

1.  T  ESU,  the  world's  redeeming  Lord, 
J  The  Father's  co-eternal  Word, 
Of  Light  invisible  true  Light, 
Thine  Israel's  keeper  day  and  night ; 

2.  Our  great  Creator  and  our  Guide, 
Who  times  and  seasons  dost  divide, 
Refresh  at  night  with  quiet  rest 
Our  limbs  by  daily  toil  oppressed. 


120 


ROGATION    DAYS. 


3.  That,  while  in  weary  house  of  clay 
A  little  longer  here  we  stay, 

Our  flesh  in  Thee  may  sweetly  sleep, 
Our  souls  with  Thee  their  vigils  keep. 

4.  We  pray  Thee,  while  we  dwell  below, 
Preserve  us  from  our  ghostly  foe  ;* 
Nor  let  his  wiles  victorious  be 

O'er  them  that  are  redeemed  by  Thee. 

5.  O  Lord  of  all,  with  us  abide 
In  this  our  joyful  Easter-tide ; 
From  every  weapon  death  can  wield 
Thine  own  redeemed  for  ever  shield. 

6.  All  praise  be  Thine,  O  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored : 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally.  Amen. 

119. 

flotation  Ba$B. 

u  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  Thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season." 

1.  T    ORD,  in  Thy  name  Thy  servants  plead, 
-L*     And  Thou  hast  sworn  to  hear ; 
Thine  is  the  harvest,  Thine  the  seed, 

The  fresh  and  fading  year. 

2.  Our  hope,  when  autumn  winds  blew  wild, 

We  trusted,  Lord,  with  Thee  : 
And  still,  now  spring  has  on  us  smiled, 
We  wait  on  Thy  decree. 


ROGATION    DAYS. 

3.  The  former  and  the  latter  rain, 

The  summer  sun  and  air, 
The  green  ear,  and  the  golden  grain, 
All  Thine,  are  ours  by  prayer. 

4.  Thine  too  by  right,  and  ours  by  grace, 

The  wondrous  growth  unseen, 
The  hopes  that  soothe,  the  fears  that  brace, 
The  love  that  shines  serene. 

5.  So  grant  the  precious  things  brought  forth 

By  sun  and  moon  below, 
That  Thee  in  Thy  new  heaven  and  earth, 
We  never  may  forego. 

6.  To  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.  Amen. 


120. 

"  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you." 

1.  /^*  OD  the  Father,  from  Thy  throne, 
^J      Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee  ; 
God  the  co-eternal  Son, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee ; 
God,  the  Spirit,  mighty  Lord, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee  ; 
Three  in  One,  by  all  adored, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 


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2.  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation, 
By  Thy  Birth  for  our  salvation, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

3.  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  Fasting  and  Temptation, 
By  Thy  nights  of  supplication, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us. 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

4.  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  works  of  sweet  compassion, 
By  Thy  Cross  and  bitter  Passion, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

5.  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  Blood  for  sinners  flowing, 
By  Thy  Death  true  life  bestowing, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

6.  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection, 
Earnest  of  our  own  perfection, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 


ascensiontide.  1^3 

7.  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

To  the  Father's  throne  ascended, 
All  Thy  pain  and  sorrows  ended, 

We. beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

8.  Jesu  !   Jesu  ! 
Advocate  for  sinners  pleading, 
With  the  Father  interceding, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us.      Amen. 

This  litany  may  also  be  used  in  any  time  of  special  supplication. 


121. 

^Isccnstcmtute. 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  ever- 
lasting doors ;   and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in." 

1.  TTAIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 
n  Alleluia ! 

To  His  Throne  above  the  skies ; 

Alleluia ! 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 

Alleluia  ! 
Enters  now  the  highest  heaven. 

Alleluia  ! 


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2.  There  for  Him  high  triumph  waits ; 

Alleluia  ! 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates ; 

Alleluia  ! 
He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin, 

Alleluia  ! 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

Alleluia  ! 

3.  Lo,  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives, 

Alleluia  ! 
Yet  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves ; 

Alleluia! 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 

Alleluia  ! 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

Alleluia  ! 

4.  See,  He  lifts  His  Hands  above ; 

Alleluia  ! 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love ; 

Alleluia  ! 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow 

Alleluia ' 
•Blessings  on  His  Church  below. 

Alleluia ! 

5.  Still  for  us  He  intercedes, 

Alleluia  ! 
His  prevailing  death  He  pleads, 

Alleluia  ! 
Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 

Alleluia  ! 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

Alleluia  ! 


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6.  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight 
Alleluia  ! 
Far  above  the  starry  height, 

Alleluia  ! 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 

Alleluia  ! 
Seeking  Thee  above  the  skies. 

Alleluia.      Amen. 


122. 

"  All  power  is  given  unto  Me  in  heaven  and  in  earth." 

1.  f~\   LORD  most  High,  Eternal  King, 

v_y    By  Thee  redeemed  Thy  praise  we  sing ; 
The  bonds  of  death  are  burst  by  Thee, 
And  Grace  has  won  the  victory. 

2.  Ascending  to  the  Father's  throne 

Thou  claim'st  the  kingdom  as  Thine  own  ; 
Thy  days  of  mortal  weakness  o'er, 
All  power  is  Thine  for  evermore. 

3.  To  Thee  the  whole  creation  now 
Shall,  in  its  threefold  order,  bow, 

Of  things  on  earth,  and  things  on  high, 
And  things  that  underneath  us  lie. 

4..  In  awe  and  wonder  angels  see 

How  changed  is  man's  estate  by  Thee, 
How  Flesh  makes  pure  as  flesh  did  stain, 
And  Thou,  true  God,  in  Flesh  dost  reign. 


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5.  Be  Thou  our  Joy,  O  mighty  Lord, 
As  Thou  wilt  be  our  great  Reward ; 
Let  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee 

Both  now  and  through  eternity. 

6.  All  praise  from  every  heart  and  tongue 
To  Thee,  ascended  Lord,  be  sung; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally.  Amen. 


12 


Q 


c  By  His   own   Blood   He   entered    in   once    into   the   holy 
place." 

1.  S~\  SAVIOUR,  Who  for  man  hast  trod 
v-x  The  winepress  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
Ascend,  and  claim  again  on  high 

Thy  glory  left  for  us  to  die. 

2.  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  Thy  seat, 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneath  Thy  feet ; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  Thee  sing, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 

3.  The  angel-host  enraptured  waits : 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates  !" 

O  GoD-and-MAN  !   the  Father's  Throne 
Is  now  for  evermore  Thine  own. 

4.  Our  great  High  Priest  and  Shepherd  Thou 
Within  the  veil  art  entered  now, 

To  offer  there  Thy  precious  Blood 
Once  poured  on  earth  a  cleansing  flood* 


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5.  And  thence  the  Church,  Thy  chosen  Bride, 
With  countless  gifts  of  grace  supplied, 
Through  all  her  members  draws  from  Thee 
Her  hidden  life  of  sanctity. 

6.  O  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  Thy  dear  care, 
Thy  lowly  members  heaven-ward  bear  ; 
Be  ours  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain, 
With  Thee  for  evermore  to  reign. 

7.  All  praise  from  every  heart  and  tongue 
To  Thee,  ascended  Lord,  be  sung  ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be 

And  Holy  Ghost  eternally.  Amen. 

124. 

"  Who  is  gone  into  heaven." 
1.  ^THOU  art  gone  up  on  high, 
J-       To  realms  beyond  the  skies ; 
And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 

The  songs  of  praise  arise : 
But  we  are  lingering  here, 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed; 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 
And  lead  us  to  our  rest. 
2.  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  ; 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 

To  pass  unto  Thy  crown  ; 
And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be, 
But  only  let  this  path  of  tears 
Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 


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3.  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  ; 

But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 

Attendant  in  Thy  train. 
Lord,  by  Thy  saving  power, 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand  in  that  dread  hour 

At  Thy  right  hand  on  high.        Amen. 

125. 

"  Who  being  the  brightness  of  His  glory,  and  the  express 
Image  of  His  person,  and  upholding  all  things  by  the 
word  of  His  power,  when  He  had  by  Himself  purged 
our  sins,  sat  down  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on 
high." 

1.  T  ESU,  our  hope,  our  heart's  desire, 
J       Redemption's  only  spring, 
Creator  of  the  world  art  Thou, 

Its  Saviour  and  its  King. 

2.  How  vast  the  mercy  and  the  love, 

Which  laid  our  sins  on  Thee, 
And  led  Thee  to  a  cruel  death, 
To  set  Thy  people  free  ; 

3.  But  now  the  bonds  of  death  are  burst, 

The  ransom  has  been  paid ; 
And  Thou  art  on  Thy  Father's  Throne 
In  glorious  robes  arrayed. 

4.  O  may  Thy  mighty  love  prevail 

Our  sinful  souls  t6  spare ; 
O  may  we  stand  around  Thy  throne, 
And  see  Thy  glory  there  ! 


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5.  Jesu,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 
As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be ; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now 

And  through  eternity. 

6.  All  praise  to  Thee  Who  dost  ascend 

Triumphantly  to  heaven ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father's  Name 
And  Holy  Ghost  be  given.  Amen. 

126. 

tlU)it0tm-<25tint. 

44  If  I  go  not  away  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto  you  $ 
but  if  I  depart  I  will  send  Him  unto  you." 

1.  "D  ULER  of  the  hosts  of  light, 

A\-  Death  hath  yielded  to  Thy  might; 
And  Thy  Blood  hath  marked  a  road 
Which  will  lead  us  back  to  God.        % 

2.  From  Thy  dwelling  place  above, 
From  Thy  Father's  Throne  of  love, 
With  Thy  look  of  mercy  bless 
Those  without  Thee  comfortless. 

3.  Bitter  were  Thy  throes  on  earth, 
Giving  to  the  Church  her  birth 
From  the  spear-wound  opening  wide 
In  Thine  own  life-giving  Side. 

4.  Now  in  glory  Thou  dost  reign, 
Won  by  all  Thy  toil  and  pain  ; 
Thence  the  promised  Spirit  send, 
While  our  prayers  to  Thee  ascend. 


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S.  Jesu,  praise  to  Thee  be  given, 
With  the  Father  high  in  heaven ; 
Holy  Spirit,  praise  to  Thee 
Now  and  through  eternity.  Amen. 


127. 

iUljitsnntttrc. 

"  The  Comforter,  Which  is  the  Holy  Ghost," 

l.  /^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
^^   And  lighten  with  celestial  lire ; 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  Thy  seven-fold  gifts  impart : 
Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love ; 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight : 
Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace  : 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home ; 
Where  Thou  art  guide  no  ill  can  come. 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  of  Both,  to  be  but  One; 
That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song : 

Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit.         Amen. 


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128. 

"  When  Thou  lettest  thy  Breath  go  forth  they  shall  be  made, 
and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth." 

1.  Z^OME,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 
>^And  from  Thine  eternal  home 

Shed  the  ray  of  light  divine ; 
Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor, 
Come,  Thou  source  of  all  our  store, 

Come,  within  our  bosoms  shine. 

2.  Thou  of  Comforters  the  best, 

Thou  the  soul's  most  welcome  Guest, 
Sweet  Refreshment  here  below  ! 

In  our  labour  rest  most  sweet, 

Grateful  shadow  from  the  heat, 
Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe  ! 

3.  O  most  Blessed  Light  Divine, 
Shine  within  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill : 
If  Thou  take  Thy  grace  away, 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay, 

All  our  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

4.  Heal  our  wounds ;   our  strength  renew  ; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew  ; 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away  : 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will, 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill, 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 


I  O  2  WHITSUNTIDE, 

5.  On  the  faithful,  who  adore 
And  confess  Thee,  evermore 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend ; 
Give  them  virtue's  sure  reward, 
Give  them  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 

Give  them  joys  that  never  end.      Amen. 

129. 

II  And  when  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully  come,  they  were 

all  with  one  accord  in  one  place." 

1.  A  BOVE  the  starry  spheres, 
-f~^To  where  He  was  before, 

Christ  had  gone  up,  the  Father's  gift 
Upon  the  Church  to  pour. 

2.  At  length  had  fully  come, 
On  mystic  circle  borne 

Of  seven  times  seven  revolving  days, 
The  Pentecostal  morn  : 

3.  When,  as  the  Apostles  knelt 
At  the  third  hour  in  prayer, 

A  sudden  rushing  sound  proclaimed 
That  God  Himself  was  there. 

4.  Forthwith  a  tongue  of  fire 
Is  seen  on  every  brow ; 

Each  heart  receives  the  Father's  light, 
The  Word's  enkindling  glow  ; 

5.  The  Holy  Ghost  on  all 
Is  mightily  outpoured, 

Who  straight  in  divers  tongues  declare 
The  wonders  of  the  Lord. 


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6.  While  strangers  of  all  climes 
Flock  round  from  far  and  near, 

And  their  own  tongue,  wherever  born, 
All  with  amazement  hear. 

7.  But  Judah,  faithless  still, 
Denies  the  Hand  Divine ; 

And,  mocking,  jeers  the  saints  of  Christ 
As  full  of  new-made  wine. 

8.  Till  Peter,  in  the  midst, 
By  Joel's  ancient  word 

Rebukes  their  unbelief,  and  wins 
Three  thousand  to  the  Lord. 

9.  The  Father  and  the  Son 
And  Spirit  we  adore ; 

O  may  the  Spirit's  gifts  be  poured 
On  us  for  evermore.  Amen. 

130.' 

"  And-  suddenly  there  came   a   sound   from  heaven,  as   of  a 
rushing  mighty  wind." 

1.  "\  "\  ^HEN  God  of  old  came  down  from  heaven, 

*  V     In  power  and  wrath  He  came ; 
Before  His  feet  the  clouds  were  riven, 
Half  darkness  and  half  flame  : 

2.  But,  when  He  came  the  second  time, 

He  came  in  power  and  love  ; 
Softer  than  gale  at  morning  prime 
Hovered  His  holy  dove. 


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3.  The  fires,  that  rushed  on  Sinai  down 

In  sudden  torrents  dread, 
Now  gently  light,  a  glorious  crown, 
On  every  sainted  head. 

4.  And  as  on  Israel's  awe-struck  ear 

The  voice  exceeding  loud, 
The  trump,  that  angels  quake  to  hear, 
Thrilled  from  the  deep,  dark  cloud ; 

5.  So,  when  the  Spirit  of  our  God 

Came  down  His  flock  to  find, 
A  voice  from  heaven  was  heard  abroad, 
A  rushing,  mighty  wind. 

6.  It  fills  the  Church  of  God ;  It  fills 

T)ie  sinful  world  around ; 
Only  in  stubborn  hearts  and  wills 
No  place  for  It  is  found. 

7.  Come  Lord,  come  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Power, 

Open  our  ears  to  hear ; 
Let  us  not  miss  th*  accepted  hour ; 

Save,  Lord,  by  love  or  fear.  Amen. 

131. 

"  And  the  same  day  there  were  added  unto  them  about  three 
thousand  souls." 

1.  O  PIRIT  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
**-}    O  shed  Thine  influence  from  above ; 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 


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2.  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue, 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung : 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  wonders  by  our  Saviour  wrought. 

3.  Unfailing  Comfort,  Heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  Holy  Church  preside  ; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove  ; 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 

4.  O  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 

And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ; 

Thy  grace  devoutly  we  implore, 

Thy  Name  be  praised  for  evermore.       Amen. 

132. 

(trinity  Sunbati. 

"  And   one   cried  unto  another,  and   said,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 
is  the  Lord  of  Hosts." 

1.  A  LL  hail,  Adored  Trinity  ; 
-£*■  All  hail,  Eternal  Unity  ; 

O  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  ever  One. 

2.  Behold  to  Thee,  this  festal  day, 
We  meekly  pour  our  thankful  lay ; 
O  let  our  work  accepted  be, 

That  sweetest  work  of  praising  Thee. . 
4.  Three  Persons  praise  we  evermore, 
One  only  God  our  hearts  adore  ; 
In  Thy  sure  mercy  ever  kind 
May  we  our  true  protection  find. 


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O.Trinity!    O  Unity  ! 

Be  present  as  we  worship  Thee ; 

And  with  the  songs  that  Angels  sing 

Unite  the  hymns  of  praise  we  bring.      Amen. 


133. 

"  From  everlasting  to  everlasting  Thou  art  God." 

1.  ~D  LEST  Trinity,  from  mortal  sight 
-L>  Veiled  in  Thine  own  eternal  Light, 
We  Thee  confess,  in  Thee  believe, 

To  Thee  with  loving  hearts  we  cleave. 

2.  O  Father,  Thou  most  Holy  One ! 
O  God  of  God,  Eternal  Son  ! 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  Love  Divine ! 
To  join  them  Both  is  ever  Thine. 

3.  The  Father  is  in  God  the  Son, 
And  with  the  Father  He  is  One : 
In  Both  the  Spirit  doth  abide, 
And  with  them  Both  is  glorified. 

4.  Such  as  the  Father,  such  the  Son, 
And  such  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One  : 
The  Three  one  perfect  Verity, 
The  Three  one  perfect  Charity. 

5.  Eternal  Father,  Thee  we  praise ; 

To  Thee,  O  Son,  our  hymns  we  raise ; 

O  Holy  Ghost,  we  Thee  adore ; 

One  mighty  God  for  evermore.  Amen. 


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134. 

"  O  praise  God  in  His  holiness." 

1.  /^\  GOD  of  life,  Whose  power  benign 
v_y  Doth  o'er  the  world  in  mercy  shine, 
Accept  our  praise,  for  we  are  Thine. 

2.  O  Father,  all-creating  Lord, 

Be  Thou  by  every  tongue  implored, 
Be  Thou  by  every  heart  adored. 

3.  O  Son  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 

We  bless  Thee,  Lord,  Whose  dying  pain 
For  us  did  endless  life  regain. 

4.  O  Holy  Ghost,  Whose  guardian  care 
Doth  us  for  heavenly  joys  prepare, 
May  we  in  Thy  communion  share. 

5.  O  Holy  Blessed  Trinity, 

With  faith  we  sinners  bow  to  Thee ; 

In  heaven  and  earth  exalted  be.  Amen. 

135. 

"  They  rest  not  day  and  night,  saying,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 
Lord  God  Almighty,  Which  was,  and  is,  and  is  to 
come.'" 

t.  T  T  OLY,  Holy,  Holy  !  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 
-^  ■!■    Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to 

Thee  : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  merciful  and  mighty 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity! 


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2.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !   all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the 
glassy  sea ; 
Cherubim    and    Seraphim   falling    down    before 
Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

3.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !    though   the   darkness   hide 

Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may 

not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  Holy :  There  is  none  beside  Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !   Lord  God  Almighty  : 

All   Thy  works   shall   praise  Thy  Name,  m 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea  : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  merciful  and  mighty ; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity  ! 

Amen. 

136. 
(Central  (jrimna, 

u  O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands.** 

1.  A  LL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
-£**  Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice ; 
Him  serve  with  fear,  His3  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2.  The  Lord,  ye  know,  is  God  indeed ; 
Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make : 
We  are  His  flock,  He  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 


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3.  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 
Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto  ; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  Name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4.  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 

His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

5.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  angel-host 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.  Amen. 

137. 

"Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  His  Name." 

1.  T^HREE  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 

J-     Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sea, 
Hear  us,  while  we  lift  to  Thee 
Holy  chant  and  psalm. 

2.  Light  of  lights !   with  morning,  shine  : 
Lift  onus  Thy  Light  divine  ; 

And  let  charity  benign 

Breathe  on  us  her  balm. 

3.  Light  of  lights !   when  falls  the  even, 
Let  it  close  on  sin  forgiven ; 

Fold  us  in  the  peace  of  heaven, 
Shed  a  holy  calm. 


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4.  Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three, 
Dimly  here  we  worship  Thee  ; 
With  the  saints  hereafter  we 

Hope  to  bear  the  palm.  Amen. 


138. 

"  Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace, 
that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in 
time  of  need." 

1    "C*  ATHER  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound 
-I      A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend, 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2.  Almighty  Son,  Incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend, 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3.  Eternal  Spirit,  by  Whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend, 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4.  Thrice  Holy  !   Father,  Spirit,  Son  ; 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One; 
Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend, 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  all  extend.  Amen. 


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139. 


"  If  I  go  not  away  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto  you-j 
but  if  I  depart  I  will  send  Him  unto  you." 

i.  /^\UR  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
V^/      His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2.  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious  willing  Guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3.  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

4.  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  conquest  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness 
Are  His  alone. 

5.  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see  : 
O  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  Thee. 

6.  O  praise  the  Father  ;   praise  the  Son  ; 

Blest  Spirit,  praise  to  Thee  ; 
All  praise  to  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
The  One  in  Three.  Amen. 


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140. 

"  Lord,  remember  me." 

1.  f~\  THOU,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows, 
v_^      I  lift  my  soul  to  Thee  ; 

In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

2.  If  on  my  aching  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  Thy  peace  impart : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

3.  If  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
Then  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

4.  If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  should  be, 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

5.  And  oh,  when  in  the  hour  of  death 

I  bow  to  Thy  decree, 
Jesu,  receive  my  parting  breath  : 

Good  Lord,  remember  me.  Amen. 

.141. 

a  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  they  shall  see  God." 
1.  "D  LEST  are  the  pure  in  heart 
-U  For  they  shall,  see  our  God  ; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs ; 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 


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2.  The  Lord,  Who  left  the  heavens 

Our  life  and  peace  to  bring, 
To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men, 
Their  Pattern  and  their  King; 

3.  He  to  the  lowly  soul 

Doth  still  Himself  impart ; 
And  for  His  dwelling  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

4.  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek ; 

May  ours  this  blessing  be  ; 
Give  us  a  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee. 

5.  All  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  for  evermore.  Amen. 

142, 

K  Here   have  we   no  continuing  city,  but  we   seek   one  to 
come." 

1.  13  RIEF  life  is  here  our  portion; 
-U    Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 

The  tearless  life,  is  there, 

2.  O  happy  retribution! 
Short  toil,  eternal  rest : 

For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  blest. 


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3.  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 
And  passionless  renown ; 

4.  And  now  we  watch  and  struggle, 

And  now  we  live  in  hope, 
And  Sion  in  her  anguish 
With  Babylon  must  cope ; 

5.  But  He  Whom  now  we  trust  in 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known ; 

And  they  that  know  and  see  Him 

Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

6.  The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  shall  decay, 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 
Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day ; 

7.  There  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  Grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever, 
And  worship  face  to  face. 

PART     II. 

1.  T^OR  thee,  O  dear,  dear  Country* 
J-      Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  frappy  name,  they  weep. 


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2.  The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

3.  O  one,  O  only  Mansion  ! 

O  Paradise  of  Joy  ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 
And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 

4.  The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendour ; 

The  Crucified  thy  praise  ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 
Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

5.  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze, 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 
Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 

6.  Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  r.p  its  fabric, 
And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

7.  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day  ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 
To  pilgrims  far  away ! 

8.  Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower ; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 
And  thine  the  golden  dower. 


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PART      III. 


i.  JERUSALEM  the  golden  ! 
J     With  milk  2nd  honev  blest; 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 

2.  I  know  not,  oh  !   I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there ; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

3.  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 
And  all  the  martyr  throng  : 

4.  The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene ; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 
Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

5.  There  is  the  throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 
The  song  of  them  that  feast ; 

6.  And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  cf  white. 


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The  following  may  he  sung  at  the  end  of  each  Part : 

1.  f~\  SWEET  and  blessed  country, 
V-/   The  Home  of  God's  elect ! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 

2.  Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blest.  Amen. 

143. 

"  The  love  of  Christ  which  passeth  knowledge." 

1.  f~\  LOVE,  how  deep  !  how  broad  !  how  high* 
V-x    It  fills  the  heart  with  ecstacy, 

That  God,  the  Son  of  God,  should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake. 

2.  He  sent  no  angel  to  our  race, 
Of  higher  or  of  lower  place, 

But  wore  the  robe  of  human  frame 
Himself,  and  to  this  lost  world  cam-. 

j.  Nor  willed  He  only  to  appear  ; 
His  pleasure  was  to  tarry  here  ; 
And  GoD-and-Man  with  man  would  be 
The  space  of  thirty  years  and  three. 

4.  For  us  He  was  baptized,  and  bore 
His  holy  fast,  and  hungered  sore ; 
For  us  temptation  sharp  He  knew; 
For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 


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5.  For  us  He  prayed,  for  us  He  taught, 
For  us  His  daily  works  He  wrought, 
By  words,  and  signs,  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking  not  Himself,  but  us. 

6.  For  us  to  wicked  men  betrayed, 
Scourged,  mocked,  in  purple  robe  arrayed, 
He  bore  the  shameful  Cross  and  death ; 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  His  breath. 

7.  For  us  He  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  He  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  He  sent  His  Spirit  here 

To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 

8.  To  Him  Whose  boundless  love  has  won 
'    Salvation  for  us  through  His  Son, 

To  God  the  Father,  glory  be, 

Both  now  and  through  eternity.  Amen. 

144. 

"  I  reckon  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not 
worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall  be 
revealed,  in  us." 

1.  f~\  WHAT,  if  we  are  Christ's,  • 
V^    Is  earthly  shame  or  loss  ? 

Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
When  we  have  borne  the  Cross. 

2.  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 
Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 

When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below : 


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3.  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 
Boundless  their  joy  above, 

Where  on  the  bosom  of  their  God 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

4.  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 
Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 

All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain 
May  be  our  portion  here  : 

5.  Enough  if  Thou  at  last 
The  word  of  blessing  give, 

And  let  us  rest  beneath  Thy  feet, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live. 

6.  All  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  for  evermore.  Amen. 


145. 

"All  Thy  works  praise  Thee,  O  Lord.'*. 

1.  HPHE  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise, 

1  Alleluia ! 

2.  To  the  glory  of  their  King 
Shall  the  ransomed  people  sing 

Alleluia  ! 

3.  And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky 

Alleluia  ! 


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4.  They  in  the  rest  of  Paradise  who  dwell, 
The  blessed  ones,  with  joy  the  chorus  swell, 

Alleluia ! 

5.  The  planets  beaming  on  their  heavenly  way, 
The  shining  constellations  join,  and  say 

Alleluia  ! 

6.  Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 
Ye  winds  on  pinions  light, 

Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightnings,  wildly  bright, 

In  sweet  consent  unite  your  Alleluia1. 

7.  Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows/ 
Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 
Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 
Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow, 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring 

And  glorious  forests,  sing  Alleluia  ! 

8.  First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say 

Alleluia  ! 

9.  Then  let  the  beasts  of  earth,  with  varying  strain, 
Join  in  creation's  hymn,  and  cry  again 

Alleluia  ! 

10.  Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonorous 

Alleluia  ! 

There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus 

Alleluia  ! 


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11.  Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean,  cry     Alleluia 
Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents,  reply 

Alleluia ! 

12.  To  God,  Who  all  creation  made, 

The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid  :   Alleluia  ! 

13.  This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord 

Almighty  loves :  Alleluia  ! 

This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that  Christ 
the  King  approves :  Alleluia  ! 

14.  Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice  awak- 

ing, Alleluia  ! 

And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making, 

Alleluia  ! 

15.  Now  from  all  men  be  out-poured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord  ; 

With  Alleluia  evermore 

The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore. 

16.  Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One. 

Alleluia !     Alleluia !     Alleluia !     Amen. 

146. 

"  Thou   shalt   call   His   name  Jesus,  for  He  shall   save  Hii 
people  from  their  sins." 

1.  /CONQUERING  kings  their  titles  take 
^^  From  the  foes  they  captive  make  ; 
Jesus,  by  a  nobler  deed, 
From  the  thousands  He  hath  freed. 


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2.  Yes;  none  other  name  is  given 
Unto  mortals  under  heaven, 
Which  can  make  the  dead  arise, 
And  exalt  them  to  the  skies. 

3.  That  which  Christ  so  hardly  wrought, 
That  which  He  so  dearly  bought,. 
That  salvation,  mortals,  say, 

Will  ye  madly  cast  away  ? 

4.  Rather  gladly  for  that  Name 
Bear  the  Cross,  endure  the  shame ; 
Joyfully  for  Him  to  die 

Is  not  death,  but  victory. 

5.  Jesu,  Who  dost  condescend 

To  be  called  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Hear  us  as  to  Thee  we  pray, 
Glorying  in  Thy  Name  to-day. 

6.  Glory  to  the  Father  be, 
Glory,  Holy  Son,  to  Thee, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 

From  the  saints  and  angel-host.  Amen* 

147. 

Hl  have  loved  thee  with  an  everlasting  love;  therefore  with 
loving-kindness  have  I  drawn  thee." 

1.    T  ESU,  Thy  mercies  are  untold 
J       Through  each  returning  day ; 
Thy  love  exceeds  a  thousandfold 
Whatever  we  can  say  : 


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2.  That  love  which  in  Thy  Passion  drained 

For  us  Thy  precious  Blood  : 
That  love  whereby  the  saints  have  gained 
The  vision  of  their  God. 

3.  'Tis  Thou  hast  loved  us  from  the  womb, 
r       Pure  source  of  all  our  bliss, 

Our  only  hope  of  life  to  come, 
Our  happiness  in  this. 

4.  Lord,  grant  us  while  on  earth  we  stay 

Thy  love  to  feel  and  know ; 
And  when  from  hence  we  pass  away 
To  us  Thy  glory  show.  Amen. 

148. 

"The  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost." 

1.  r\  HOLY  SPIRIT,  Lord  of  grace 
Vjx      Eternal  fount  of  love, 
Inflame,  we  pray,  our  inmost  hearts 
With  fire  from  heaven  above. 

2.  As  Thou  in  bond  of  love  doth  join 
The  Father  and  the  Son, 

So  fill  us  all  with  mutual  love, 
And  knit  our  hearts  in  one. 

3.  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
All  glory  to  the  Son, 

All  glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
While  endless  ages  run.  Amen. 


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149. 


"  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth  eternity, 
whose  name  is  Holy :  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble 
spirit." 

i.  TV/I"  Y  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art, 
1VA      Thy  majesty  how  bright, 
How  beautiful  Thy  mercy-seat, 
In  depths  of  burning  light. 

2.  How  dread  are  Thine  eternal  years, 

O  everlasting  Lord  ; 
By  prostrate  spirits  day  and  night 
Incessantly  adored. 

3.  How  wonderful,  how  beautiful, 

The  sight  of  Thee  must  be, 
Thine  endless  wisdom,  boundless  power, 
And  awful  purity. 

4.  O  how  I  fear  Thee,  Living  God, 

With  deepest,  tenderest  fears, 
And  worship  Thee  with  trembling  hope, 
And  penitential  tears. 

5.  Yet  I  may  love  Thee  too,  O  Lord, 

Almighty  as  Thou  art, 
For  Thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

6.  No  earthly  father  loves  like  Thee, 

No  mother,  e'er  so  mild, 
Bears  and  forbears  as  Thou  hast  done 
With  me  Thv  sinful  child. 


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7.  Father  of  Jesus,  love's  reward, 
What  rapture  will  it  be, 
Prostrate  before  Thy  throne  to  lie, 
And  ever  gaze  on  Thee  !  Amen. 


150. 

"  That  rock  was  Christ." 

1.  ~D  OCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
-L^-Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 

From  Thy  wounded  Side  which  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath  and  make  me  pure. 

2.  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling  : 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Could  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save  and  Thou  alone. 

3.  Whil-e  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  mvself  in  Thee.  Amen. 


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151. 

"  He  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession  for  us.*' 

1.  "\1[  THERE  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands, 

V  V  The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  Guardian  of  mankind  appears. 

2.  He,  Who  for  men  their  surety  stood, 
And  poured  on  earth  His  precious  Blood, 
Pursues  in  heaven  His  mighty  plan, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Friend  of  man. 

2.  Jesus,  Who  suffered  here  below, 
Feels  sympathy  with  human  woe, 
And  still  Remembers,  in  the  skies, 
His  tears,  His  prayers,  His  agonies. 

3.  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart 
The  Man  of  sorrows  had  a  part ; 
Touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  grief, 
He  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

4..  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  Throne 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known, 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heavenly  power 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

5.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen.. 


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152. 


5 1,  if  I  be  lifted  up  from  the  earth,  will  draw  all  men  unto 
Me." 

1.  T  ESU,  meek  and  lowly, 
J    Saviour,  pure  and  holy, 
On  Thy  love  relying, 
Hear  me  humble  crying. 

2.  Prince  of  life  and  power, 
My  salvation's  Tower, 
On  the  Cross  I  view  Thee 
Calling  sinners  to  Thee. 

3.  There  behold  me  gazing 
At  the  sight  amazing : 
Bending  low  before  Thee,  • 
Helpless  I  adore  Thee. 

4.  By  Thy  red  wounds  streaming, 
With  Thy  life-blood  glelming, 
Blood  for  sinners  flowing, 
Pardon  free  bestowing ; 

5.  By  that  fount  of  blessing 
Thy  dear  love  expressing, 
All  my  aching  sadness 
Turn  Thou  into  gladness. 

6.  Lord  in  mercy  guide  me, 
Be  Thou  e'er  beside  me; 
In  Thy  ways  direct  me, 
'Neath  Thy  wings  protect  me. 

Amen. 


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153. 


"  I  will  alway  give  thanks   unto  the  Lord  :   His  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth." 

1.  HPHROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

-L       In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2.  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  His  Name ; 
When  in  distress  to  Him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

3.  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 

Deliverance  He  affords  to  all   , 

Who  on  His  succour  trust. 

4.  O  make  but  trial  of  His  love, 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blessed  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

5.  Fear  Him,  ye  saints,  and  ye  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear ; 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  His  care. 

6.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.  Amen. 


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154. 

"  From  everlasting  to  everlasting  Thou  art  God  !m 

1.  TT  AVE  mercy  on  us,  God  most  High, 
-L  J.      Who  lift  oar  hearts  to  Thee, 
Have  mercy  on  us  worms  of  earth, 

Most  Holy  Trinity. 

2.  Most  ancient  of  all  mysteries ! 

Before  Thy  Throne  we  lie  ; 
Have  mercy  now,  most  merciful, 
Most  Holy  Trinity. 

3.  When  heaven  and  ea*th  were  yet  unmade, 

When  time  was  .yet  unknown, 
Thou,  in  Thy  bliss  of  majesty, 
Didst  live  and  love  alone. 

4.  How  wonderful  creation  is, 

The  work  that  Thou  didst  bless ; 
And  oh,  what  then  must  Thou  be  like, 
Eternal  Loveliness ! 

5.  Most  ancient  of  all  mysteries  ! 

Low  at  Thy  Throne  we  lie  ; 
Have  mercy  now,  most  merciful, 
Most  Holy  Trinity.  Amen. 

155. 

"  And  He  shewed  me  a  pure  river  of  water  of  Life,  clear  as 
crystal,  proceeding  out  of  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the 
Lamb." 
1.    A  LIVING  stream,  as  crystal  clear, 
-^*-  Welling  from  out  the  Throne 
Of  Goo  and  of  the  Lamb  on  high, 
The  Lord  to  man  hath  shewn. 


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2.  This  stream  doth  water  paradise, 

It  makes  the  angels  sing : 
One  precious  drop  within  the  heart 
Is  of  all  joy  the  spring : 

3.  Joy  past  all  speech,  of  glory  full, 

But  stored  where  none  may  know, 
As  manna  hid  in  dewy  heaven, 
As  pearls  in  ocean  low. 

4.  Eye  hath  not  seen,  hor  ear  hath  heard, 

Nor  to  man's  heart  hath  come 

What  for  those  loving  Thee  in  truth 

Thou  hast  in  love's  own  home. 


5.  But  by  His  Spirit  He  to  us 

The  secret  doth  reveal ; 
Faith  sees  and  hears :   but  O  for  wings 
To  touch,  and  taste,  and  feel : 

6.  Wings  like  a  dove,  to  waft  us  on 

High  o'er  the  flood  of  sin  ! 
Lord  of  .the  Ark,  put  forth  Thine  hand 
And  take  Thy  wanderers  in. 

7.  O  praise  the  Father  ;  praise  the  Son, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  given  ; 
And  Holy  Ghost,  through  Whom  alone 
Our  hearts  are  raised  to  heaven.        Amen, 


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156. 


'O 


"Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  O  Lord  my  God,  Thou  art 
become  exceeding  glorious  ;  Thou  art  clothed  with 
majesty  and  honour.'" 

WORSHIP  the  King 
All  glorious  above ; 
O  gratefully  sing 

His  power  and  His  love ; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender, 

The  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendour, 
And  girded  with  praise. 

O  tell  of  His  might, 

O  sing  of  His  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light, 

Whose  canopy  space ; 
His  chariots  of  wrath 

The  thunder  clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  His  path 

On  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

Frail  children  of  dust, 

And  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust, 

Nor  find  Thee  to  fail. 
Thy  mercies  how  tender  ! 

How  firm  to  the  end  ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender, 

Redeemer,  and  Friend. 


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,  O  measureless  Might, 

Ineffable  Love : 
While  angels  delight 

To  hymn  Thee  above, 
Thy  ransomed  creation, 

Though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration 

Shall  sing  to  Thy  praise.  Amen. 


'J 


157. 

"Thy Name  is  as  ointment  poured  forth." 

ESU,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  Face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 


2.  No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesu's  Name, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3.  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4.  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?     Ah  !   this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 


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5.  Jesu,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 
As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be  ; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 


PART      II. 

1.  f~\  JESU,  King  most  wonderful, 
V-/      Thou  Conqueror  renowned, 
Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable, 

In  Whom  all  joys  are  found  ! 

2.  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

•  Then  truth  begins  to  shine, 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart, 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3.  O  Jesu,  Light  of  all  below, 

Thou  Fount  of  living  Ere, 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
And  all  we  can  desire  ; 

4.  Jesu,  may  all  confess  Thy  Name, 

Thy  wondrous  love  auore  ; 
And,  seeking  Thee,  themselves  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 

5.  Thee,  Jesu,  may  our  voices  bless; 

Thee  may  we  love  alone ; 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 
The  image  of  Thine  Own. 


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PART     III. 


1.  r\  JESU,  Thou  the  Beauty  art 
V-/      Of  angel-worlds  above ; 
Thy  Name  is  music  to  the  heart, 

Inflaming  it  with  love. 

2.  Celestial  sweetness  unalloyed ! 

Who  eat  Thee,  hunger  still ; 
Who  drink  of  Thee  still  feel  a  void, 
Which  naught  but  Thou  can  fill. 

3.  O  most  sweet  Jesu,  hear  the  sighs 

Which  unto  Thee  we  send  ; 
To  Thee  our  inmost  spirit  cries, 
To  Thee  our  prayers  ascend. 

4.  Abide  with  us,  and  let  Thy  Light 

Shine,  Lord,  on  every  heart ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  of  our  night, 
And  joy  to  all  impart. 

5.  Jesu,  our  Love  and  Joy,  to  Thee, 

The  virgin's  Holy  Son, 
All  might  and  praise  and  glory  be 
While  endless  ages  run.  Amen. 

158. 

w  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
I  will  give  you  rest." 

1.    A  LL  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief 
-**-     In  trouble  and  distress, 
Whatever  sorrow  vex  the  mind, 
Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress : 


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2.  Jesus.,  Who  gave  Himself  for  you, 

Upon  the  Cross  to  die, 
Opens  to  you  His  sacred  Heart : 
Oh,  to  that  Heart  draw  nigh. 

3.  Ye  hear  how  kindly  He  invites; 

Ye  hear  His  words  so  blest ; 
"All  ye  that  labour,  come  to  Me, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

4.  O  Jesus,  Joy  of  saints  on  high, 

Thou  Hope  of  sinners  here, 

Attracted  by  those  loving  words 

To  Thee  I  lift  my  prayer. 

5.  Wash  Thou  my  wounds  in  that  dear  Blood 

Which  forth  from  Thee  doth  flow ; 
New  grace,  new  hope  inspire  ;  a  new 
And  better  heart  bestow.  Amen. 

159. 

"  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you." 

1.  f~\  CHRIST,  Who  dost  prepare  a  place 
V-/  For  us  around  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
We  pray  Thee,  lift  our  hearts  above, 
And  draw  them  with  the  cords  of  love, 

2.  Source  of  all  good,  Thou,  gracious  Lord, 
Art  our  exceeding  great  reward ; 

How  transient  is  our  present  pain  ] 
How  boundless  our  eternal  gain ! 


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3.  With  open  face  and  joyful  heart 

We  then  shall  see  Thee  as  Thou  art ; 
Our  love  shall  never  cease  to  glow, 
Our  praise  shall  never  cease  to  flow. 

4.  Thy  never-failing  grace  to  prove, 
A  surety  of  Thine  endless  love, 
Send  down  Thy  Holy  Ghost,  to  be 
The  raiser  of  our  souls  to  Thee. 

5.  O  future  Judge,  Eternal  Lord, 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  and  adored ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.  Amen. 

160. 

**  When  I  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth.  .  .  .when  the 
morning  stars  sang  together,  and  all  the  sons  of  God 
shouted  for  joy." 

1.  CONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
^-5  Heaven  with  Alleluias  rang, 
When  creation  was  begun, 

When  God  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2.  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3.  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heaven  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 


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4.  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No,  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms  and  hymns  and  songs  of  praise. 

5.  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice : 
Learning  here,"  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6.  Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise, 
Jesu,  glory  unto  Thee, 

With  the  Spirit,  ever  be.  Amen. 

161. 

"  O  how  amiable  are  Thy  dwellings :  Thou  Lord  of  Hosts.' 

1.  /^\  GOD  of  Hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
^^      How  lovely  is  the  place, 

Where  Thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  shew'st 
The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

2.  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  Thy  blest  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  Thee  the  living  God. 

3.  For  in  Thy  Courts  one  single  day 

JTis  better  to  attend, 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
A  thousand  days  to  spend. 


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4.  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  my  King  and  God, 

How  highly  blest  are  they, 
Who  in  Thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  Thy  praise  display  ! 

5.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now; 

And  shall  be  evermore.  .        Amen. 


162. 

"Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the 
Life." 

1.  HpHOU  art  the  Way;  by  Thee  alone 

-L       From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 

And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 

Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2.  Thou  art  the  Truth  ;  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3.  Thou  art  the  Life ;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4.  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life, 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow.  Amen, 


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163. 

*  Surely  He  hath  borne  cur  griefs  and  carried  our  sorrows.1 

1.  "\  7[  THEN  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe, 

*  V  When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

2.  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

3.  When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls ; 
When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

4.  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  Life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

5.  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin ; 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

6.  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known, 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own ; 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear ; 

*     Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear.  Amen. 


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164. 


u  Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house  5  and  the 
place  where  Thine  honour  dwelleth." 

1.  "\  \  TE  love  the  place,  O  God, 

V  V  Wherein  Thine  honour  dwells  ; 
The  joy  of  Thine  abode 
All  earthly  joy  excels. 

2.  It  is  the  House  of  prayer, 
Wherein  Thy  servants  meet ; 
And  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  there 
Thy  chosen  flock  to  greet. 

3.  We  love  the  sacred  Font ; 
For  there  the  Holy  Dove 
To  pour  is  ever  wont 
His  blessing  from  above. 

4.  We  love  Thine  Altar,  Lord  ; 
Oh  what  on  earth  so  dear  ? 
For  there,  in  faith  adored, 
We  find  Thy  Presence  near. 

5.  We  love  the  Word  of  Life, 
The  Word  that  tells  of  peace, 
Of  comfort  in  the  strife, 
And  joys  that  never  cease. 

6.  We  love  to  sing  below 
For  mercies  freely  given  ; 
But  oh  !  we  long  to  know 

The  triumph-song  of  heaven.  • 


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7.  Lord  Jesus,  give  us  grace 
On  earth  to  love  Thee  more, 
In  heaven  to  see  Thy  Face, 
And  with  Thy  saints  adore:  Amen. 

165. 

"  If  any  will  come  after  Me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take 
up  his  cross  and  follow  Me." 

1.  k  I  AAKE  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said, 

-L  If  thou  would'st  My  disciple  be; 
Deny  thyself,  the  world  forsake, 
And  humbly  follow  after  Me. 

2.  Take  up  thy  cross ;  let  not  its  weight 
Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm ; 

His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 
And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thine  arm. 

3.  Take  up  thy  cross,  nor  heed  the  shame ; 
Nor  let  thy  foolish  pride  rebel : 

Thy  Lord  for  thee  the  Cross  endured, 
To  save  thy  soul  from  death  and  hell. 

4.  Take  up  thy  cross  then  in  His  strength, 
And  calmly  every  danger  brave  ; 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home, 
And  lead  to  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

5.  Take  up  thy  Cross  and  follow  Christ, 
Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down ;  ■ 
For  only  he,  who  bears  the  cross, 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown. 


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6.  To  Thee,  great  Lord,  the  One  in  Three, 
All  praise  for  evermore  ascend ; 
O  grant  us  in  our  home  to  see 
The  heavenly  life  that  knows  no  end. 

Amen. 

166. 

"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which   taketh  away  the  sins  o> 
the  world." 

1.  TOEHOLD  the  Lamb  of  God! 
■U    O  Thou  for  sinners  slain, 

Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died  : 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take, 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 

Thy  pierced  Side. 

2.  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
Into  the  sacred  flood 

Of  Thy  most  precious  Blood 

My  soul  I  cast : 
Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within, 
And  keep  me  pure  from  every  sin, 

Till  life  be  past. 

3.  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
.  All  hail,  Incarnate  Word, 

Thou  everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  blest ; 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints, 
Grant  us  with  all  Thy  blessed  Saints 

Eternal  rest. 


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Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
Worthy  is  He  alone, 
That  sitteth  on  the  throne 

Of  God  above  : 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days, 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise, 
All  Light  and  Love.  Amen. 


167. 

"  The   things  which   are   seen   are  temporal ;   but  the  things 
which  are  not  seen  are  eternal." 

1.  '  I  ^HE  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 

A       The  brightness  of  the  day, 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away  ! 
Oh,  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven, 

Oh,  for  the  golden  floor, 
Oh,  for  the  Sun  of  Righteousness. 

That  setteth  nevermore  ! 

2.  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint; 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint ! 
Oh,  for  a  heart  that  never  sins, 

Oh,  for  a  soul  washed  white, 
Oh,  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 

Nor  weary  day  nor  night. 


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Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher ; 
But  there  are  perfectness,  and  peace, 

Beyond  our  best  desire. 
Oh,  by  Thy  love,  and  anguish,  Lord, 

And  by  Thy  life  laid  down, 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown.  Amen. 


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168. 

w  There  is   none   other  Name   under   heaven  given  among 
men,  whereby  we  must  be  saved." 

^O  the  Name  of  our  Salvation 
Laud  and  honour  let  us  pay ; 
Which  for  many  a  generation 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay, 
But  with  holy  exultation 

We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

2.  Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure ; 
Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 

Name  of  gladness,  Name  of  pleasure, 

Ear  and  heart  delighting  well ; 
Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure, 

Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

3.  'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration, 
Name  for  songs  of  victory, 

Name  for  holy  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery, 
Name  for  joyful  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 


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4.  'Tis  the  Name  that  whoso  preacheth 

Speaks  like  music  to  the  ear ; 
Who  in  prayer  this  Name  beseecheth 

Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near; 
Who  its  perfect  wisdom  reacheth 

Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 

5.  Jesus  is  the  Name  exalted 

Over  every  other  name  ; 
In  this  Name,  whene'er  assaulted, 

We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame  ; 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 

6.  Therefore  we  in  love  adoring  * 

This  most  blessed  Name  revere; 
Holy  Jesu,  Thee  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  us  here, 
That  hereafter  heavenward  soaring 

We  may  sing  with  angels  there.  Amen. 


169. 

"  Of  Whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth  is 
named." 

1.  T    ET  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 
■1— '      With  those  whose  work  is  done  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 


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2.  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3.  One  army  of  the  Living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4.  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

There  pass  some  spirits  blest ; 
While  others  to  the  margin  come, 
Waiting  their  call  to  rest. 

5.  Jesu,  be  Thou  6ur  constant  Guide ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 

And  bring  us  safe  to  heaven.  Ameru 

170. 

"  Thy  will  be  done/* 

MY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray, 
Far  from  my  home,  in  life's  rough  way, 
O  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

,  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 
Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"Thy will  be  done." 


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3.  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  would  I  still  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

4.  If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
I  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine ; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

5.  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

6.  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done."         Amen, 


o 


171. 

"  God  is  Love." 
LOVE,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 


The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here; 
Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 

Thro*  all  my  wanderings  wild  and  drear ; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 


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O  Love,  Who  e'er  life's  earliest  dawn 
On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  laid ; 

O  Love,  Who  here  as  Man  wast  born, 
And  wholly  like  to  us  wast  made  ; 

O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 


O  Love,  Who  once  in  time  wast  slain, 

Pierced  through  and  through  with  bitter  woe  ; 

O  Love,-  Who  wrestling  thus  didst  gain 
That  we  eternal  joy  might  know; 

O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 


,  O  Love,  Who  lovest  me  for  aye, 
Who  for  my  soul  dost  ever  plead ; 
O  Love,  Who  didst  my  ransom-  pay, 

Whose  power  sufficeth  in  my  stead ; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 


5.  O  Love,  Who  once  shalt  bid  me  rise 
From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours ; 
O  Love,  Who  once  o'er  yonder  skies 
Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  bowers ; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be.  Amen. 


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172. 


Hos; 
He 


"  Hosanna  in  the  highest.'* 

OSANNA  to  the  living  Lord  ! 
osanna  to  the  Incarnate  Word  ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven  hosanna  sing. 
Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

2.  O  Saviour,  with  protecting  care 
Abide  in  this  Thy  house  of  prayer, 
Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  Name. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

3.  But  chiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast 
Bid  Thine  eternal  Spirit  rest ; 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

4.  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest !  Amen. 

173. 

"  As  many  as   are  led   by  the   Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the 
sons  of  God." 

1.  /^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
^ —  With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 


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2.  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way  ; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

3.  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray ; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 


4.  Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there  : 
Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.  Amen. 


174. 

"  O  praise  the  Lord  of  heaven  j   praise  Him  in  the 
height.  " 

PRAISE  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him, 
Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height : 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him, 

Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  light : 
Praise  the  Lord  !  for  He  hath  spoken, 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 


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Praise  the  Lord  !   for  He  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious, 

Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high,  His  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 

Laud  and  magnify  His  Name  !  Amen. 


175. 

"  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  lay  hold  on  eternal  life.1 

1.  /^FT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 

V->^    Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  : 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 

2.  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry ; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need- 

3.  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  ; 
March  in  heavenly  armour  clad ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

4.  Onward  then  to  glory  move ; 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go  ! 


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5.  Hymns. of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise  : 
Holy  Jesus,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be.  Amen. 


176. 

"My  soul  thirsteth    for  Thee,  my  flesh  also  longeth  after 
Thee  5  in  a  barren  and  dry  land  where  no  water  is." 

1.  "jCMR  from  my  heavenly  home, 
A    Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2.  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  flee ; 
My  heart,  O  Sion,  droops  and  yearns, 

When  I  remember  thee. 


3.  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press, 
A  dark  and  toilsome  road ; 

When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode  ? 

4.  God  of  my  life,  be  near, 
On  Thee  my  hopes  I  cast, 

O  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last.  Amen. 


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183 


177. 


"  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in." 

1.  JESU,  grant  me  this,  I  pray, 
J    Ever  in  Thy  Heart  to  stay  ; 
Let  me  evermore  abide 
Hidden  in  Thy  wounded  Side. 

2.  If  the  evil  one  prepare, 

Or  the  world,  a  tempting  snare, 

I  am  safe  when  I  abide 

In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side. 

3.  If  the  flesh,  more  dangerous  still, 
Tempt  my  soul  to  deeds  of  ill, 
Naught  I  fear  when  I  abide 

In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side. 

4.  Death  will  come  one  day  to  me ; 
Jesu,  cast  me  not  from  Thee  : 
Dying  let  me  still  abide 

In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side.  Amen. 

178. 

"Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee ;  and  there  is  none  upon 
earth  that  I  desire  in  comparison  of  Thee." 

1.   T  ESU,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all, 
J    Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call ; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace  ; 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 


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2.  Jesu,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought, 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought  ? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  name  ? 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

3.  Jesu,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me, 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  ? 

How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought, 

So  far  exceeding  hope  of  thought ; 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

4.  Jesu,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song, 

To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong ; 
All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine, 
And  Thou,  blest  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine. 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Amen. 

179. 

M  A  Man  shall  be  as  an   hiding   place   from   the  wind  and  a 
covert  from  the  tempest." 

ESU,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  Bosom  fly, 
While  the  gathering  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last. 


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2.  Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee : 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3.  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cleanse  from  every  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within : 
Thou  of  Life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  ; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity.  Amen. 

180. 

u  When  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of 
God  r 

1.  T  ERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
J       Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2.  When  shall  these  eyes  Thy  heaven- built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 


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3.  Apostles,  Martyrs,  Prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 

And  all  I  love  in  Christ  below 

Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

4.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

5.  O  Christ,  do  Thou  my  soul  prepare 

For  that  bright  home  of  love ; 
That  I  may  see  Thee  and  adore, 

With  all  Thy  saints  above.  Amen, 

181. 

"  Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God." 

U  C  OLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
%v-^And  put  your  armour  on, 

Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  His  Eternal  Son. 

2.  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 
And  in  His  mighty  power ; 

Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3.  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 
With  all  His  strength  endued; 

And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 


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4.  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 
Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 

Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day  : 

5.  That  having  all  things  done, 
And  all  your  conflicts  past, 

Ye  may  obtain,  through  Christ  alone, 
A  crown  of  joy  at  last. 

6.  Jesu,  Eternal  Son, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 
And  Spirit  evermore.  Amen. 

182. 

"  There  remaineth  therefore  a  rest  to  the  people  of  God.*' 

1.  HTHERE  is  a  blessed  Home 

-L  Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 
Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 
And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 
Its  glory  throws  around. 

2.  There  is  a  land  of  peace, 
Good  angels  know  it  well ; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 
Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  Throne 
Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One 
And  Spirit,  evermore. 


lo8  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3.  O  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  Wound 
In  Hands,  and  Feet,  and  Side; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 
Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 
The  great  things  He  hath  done. 

4.  Look  up  ye  saints  of  God, 
Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 
Of  daily  toil  and  woe ; 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 

His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above.  Amen. 

183. 

•*  Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus." 

1.  T    ORD,  as  to  Thy  dear  Cross  we  flee 
J — '     And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 

So  let  Thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2.  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear ; 
Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brethren's  griefs  to  share. 

3.  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 

Our  earthliness  refine ; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell, 
As  free  and  true  as  Thine. 


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4,  If  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly, 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on,  - 
We  in  our  turn  would  meekly  cry, 
"Father,  Thy  will  be  done.'* 

5.  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 

Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
O  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 

And  follow  Thee  to  heaven.  Amen. 

184. 

M  Blessed  are  those  servants  whom  the  Lord  when  He 

cometh  shall  find  watching." 

1.  "X/E  servants  of  the  Lord, 

■*■  Each  in  his  office,  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2.  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame; 

Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  Name. 

3.  Watch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 
And  while  we  speak  He's  near ; 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4.  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ; 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crowned. 


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5.  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 
With  His  own  royal  Hand, 

And  raise  that  faithful  servant's  head 
Amid  his  angel-band. 

6.  All  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  for  evermore.  Amen. 


185. 

"  Unto  you  which  believe,  He  is  precious.** 

1.  T  TOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
J-  -»-      In  a  believer's  ear  ! 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2.  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
"Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3.  Dear  Name  !  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4.  Jesus  !  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  mine  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 


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5.  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6.  Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death.  Amen. 

186. 

"Casting  all  your  care  upon  Him  j  for  He  careth  for  you,* 

1.  f~\  LORD,  how  happy  should  we  be 
v^/ff  we  ct>uld  cast  our  care  on  Thee, 

If  we  from  self  could  rest ; 
And  feel  at  heart  that  One  above 
In  perfect  wisdom,  perfect  love, 
Is  working  for  the  best. 

2.  How  far  from  this  our  daily  life, 
How  oft  disturbed  by  anxious  strife, 

•  By  sudden  wild  alarms ; 
Oh,  could  we  but  relinquish  all 
Our  earthly  props,  and  simply  fall 
On  Thine  Almighty  arms ! 

3.  Could  we  but  kneel  and  cast  our  load, 
E'en  while  we  pray,  upon  our  Goix, 

Then  rise  with  lightened  cheer  ; 
Sure  that  the  Father,  Who  is  nigh 
To  still  the  famished  raven's  cry, 

Will  hear  in  that  we  fear. 


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4.  We  cannot  trust  Him  as  we  should ; 
So  chafes  weak  nature's  restless  mood 

To  cast  its  peace  away  ; 
But  birds  and  flowerets  round  us  preach, 
•    All,  all  the  present  evil  teach 
Sufficient  for  the  day. 

5.  Lord,  make  these  faithless  hearts  of  ours 
Such  lessons  learn  from  birds  and  flowers ; 

Make  them  from  self  to  cease, 
Leave  all  things  to  a  Father's  will 
And  taste,  before  Him  lying  still, 

E'en  in  affliction  peace.         Amen. 

187. 

"Lord,  help  me." 

1.  f^\  HELP  us,  Lord;  each  hour  of  need 
V-^      Thy  heavenly  succour  give ; 

Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 

2.  O  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed 

With  contrite  anguish  sore ; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
O  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 

3.  O  help  us  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe ; 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 


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4.  O  help  us,  Jesu,  from  on  high ; 
We  know  no  help  but  Thee ; 
O  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 

As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be.  Amen. 

188. 

"  Behold,  how  good   and  joyful   a  thing  it   Is,  brethren,  to 
dwell  together  in  unity." 

1.  f\  LORD,  how  joyful  'tis  to  see 

^-^  The  brethren  join  in  love  to  Thee ; 
On  Thee  alone  their  heart  relies, 
Their  only  strength  Thy  grace  supplies. 

2.  How  sweet,  within  Thy  holy  place, 
With  one  accord  to  sing  Thy  grace, 
Besieging  Thine  attentive  ear 
With  all  the  force  of  fervent  prayer. 

3.  O  may  we  love  the  House  of  God, 
Of  peace  and  joy  the  blest  abode; 
O  may  no  angry  strife  destroy 
That  sacred  peace,  that  holy  joy. 

4.  The  world  without  may  rage,  but  we 
Will  only  cling  more  close  to  Thee, 
With  hearts  to  Thee  more  wholly  given, 
More  weaned  from  earth,  more  fixed  on  heaven. 

5.  Lord,  shower  upon  us  from  above 
The  sacred  gift  of  mutual  love ; 
Each  other's  wants  may  we  supply, 

And  reign  together  in  the  sky.  Amen. 


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189. 

"  Lord,  save  us.1* 

1.  T  ESU,  meek  and  gentle, 
J  Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

2.  Pardon  our  offences, 
Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 


3.  Give  us  holy  freedom, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  love ; 
Draw  us,  Holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 


4.  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 
Be  Thyself  the  Way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

5.  Jesu,  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children's  cry.         Amen. 


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190. 


"Our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment,  worketh 
for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of 
glory." 

1.  f\  LET  him,  whose  sorrow 
v.^      No  relief  can  find, 
Trust  in  God,  and  borrow 

Ease  for  heart  and  mind. 

2.  Where  the  mourner  weeping 

Sheds  the  secret  tear, 
God  His  watch  is  keeping 
Though  none  else  is  near. 

3.  God  will  never  leave  thee, 

All  thy  wants  He  knows, 
Feels  the  pains  that  grieve  thee, 
Sees  thy  cares  and  woes. 

4.  Raise  thine  eyes  to  heaven 

When  thy  spirits  quail, 

When,  by  tempests  driven, 

Heart  and  courage  fail. 

5.  When  in  grief  we  languish, 

He  will  dry  the  tear, 
Who  His  children's  anguish 
Soothes  with  succour  near. 

6.  All  our  woe  and  sadness 

In  this  world  below 
Balance  not  the  gladness 
We  in  heaven  shall  know. 


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7.  Jesu,  Holy  Saviour, 
In  the  realms  above 
Crown  us  with  Thy  favour, 

Fill  us  with  Thy  love.         Amen. 

191. 

"  Where  I  am  there  shall  also  My  servant  be.** 

1.  /^*HRIST  will  gather  in  His  own 
^— '  To  the  place  where  He  is  gone, 
Where  their  heart  and  treasure  lie, 
Where  our  life  is  hid  on  high. 

2.  Day  by  day  the  Voice  saith,  "  Come, 
Enter  thine  eternal  home ;" 
Asking  not  if  we  can  spare 

This  dear  soul  it  summons  there. 

3.  Had  He  asked  us,  well  we  know 
We  should  cry,  Oh  spare  this  blow  ! 
Yes,  with  streaming  tears  should  pray, 
"  Lord  we  love  him,  let  him  stay." 

4.  But  the  Lord  doth  naught  amiss, 
And,  since  He  hath  ordered  this, 
We  have  naught  to  do  but  still 
Rest  in  silence  on  His  will. 

5.  Many  a  heart  no  longer  here 
Ah  !  was  all  too  inly  dear ; 

Yet,  O  Love,  'tis  Thou  dost  call, 
Thou  wilt  be  our  All  in  all.  Amen. 


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192. 


K  What  I  do  thou  knowest  not  now ;  but  thou  shalt  know 
hereafter." 

l.  /^*  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
^J"     His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 


2.  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3.  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 

Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head.        « 

4.  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace : 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5.  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 

And  He  will  make  it  plain.  Amen. 


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1931 


"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and 
riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honour,  and 
glory,  and  blessing !" 

1.  T^ROM  highest  heaven  th'  Eternal  Son, 
J-    With  God  the  Father  ever  One, 

Came  down  to  suffer,  and  to  die; 
For  love  of  sinful  man  He  bore 
Our  human  griefs  and  troubles  sore, 

Our  load  of  guilt  and  misery. 

2.  Sing  out,  ye  saints  of  God,  and  praise 
The  Lamb  Who  died,  His  flock  to  raise 

From  sin  and  everlasting  woe ; 
With  angels  round  the  throne  above 
O  tell  the  wonders  of  His  love, 

The  joys  that  from  His  mercy  flow. 

3.  In  darkest  shades  of  night  we  lay 
Without  a  beam  to  guide  our  way, 

Or  hope  of  aught  beyond  the  grave ; 
But  He  hath  brought  us  life  and  light, 
And  opened  heaven  to  our  sight, 

And  lives  for  ever  strong  to  save. 

4.  Rejoice,  ye  saints  of  God,  rejoice; 
Sing  out,  and  praise  with  cheerful  voice 

The  Lamb  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore. 
To  Him  Who  gave  His  Only  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  with  Them  One, 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.  Amen. 


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194. 

**  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  His  Name." 

1.  T    ET  every  heart  exulting  beat 

-L'  With  joy  at  Jesu's  Name  of  bliss; 
With  every  pure  delight  replete 
And  passing  sweet  its  music  is. 

2.  Jesus  the  comfortless  consoles, 
Jesus  each  sinful  fever  quells, 
Jesus  the  power  of  hell  controls, 
Jesus  each  deadly  foe  repels. 

3.  O  speak  His  glorious  Name  abroad ! 
Jesus  let  every  tongue  confess ; 

Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord 
The  Healer  of  our  souls  to  bless. 

4.  Jesu,  the  sinner's  Friend,  abide 
With  us,  and  hearken  to  our  prayer ; 
Thy  frail  and  erring  wanderers  guide, 
In  mercy  our  transgressions  spare. 

5.  All  might,  all  glory  be  to  Thee 
Refulgent  with  this  Name  Divine  ; 
All  honour,  worship,  majesty, 

Jesu,  for  evermore  be  Thine.  Amen. 

195. 

il  The  everlasting  Father,  the  Prince  of  peace. 
1.  nPO  Christ  the  Prince  of  peace 

J-  And  Son  of  God  most  high, 
The  Father  of  the  world  to  come, 
We  lift  our  joyful  cry. 


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2.  Deep  in  His  Heart  for  us 
The  wound  of  love  He  bore, 

That  love  which  still  He  kindles  in 
The  hearts  that  Him  adore. 

3.  O  Jesu,  Victim  blest, 
What  else  but  love  divine 

Could  Thee  constrain  to  open  thus 
That  sacred  Heart  of  Thine  ? 

4.  O  Fount  of  endless  life, 
O  Spring  of  water  clear ; 

O  flame  celestial,  cleansing  all 
Who  unto  Thee  draw  near  ! 

5.  Hide  me  in  Thy  dear  Heart, 
For  thither  do  I  fly ; 

There  seek  thy  grace  through  life,  in  death 
Thine  immortality.  Amen. 

196. 

1  The  kingdoms  of  this  world  are  become  the  kingdoms 
of  our  Lord  and  of  His  Christ  j  and  He  shall  reign 
for  ever  and  ever." 

1.  T  ESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
J  Doth  his  successive  journeys  run  : 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2.  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song, , 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 


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3.  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

4.  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 

And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen.  Amen. 

197. 

"  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  Refuge  from  one  generation  to 
another." 

1.  (~\  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
V^/      Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home  ! 

2.  Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  Throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3.  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4.  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 


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5.  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6.  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come  ; 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home.  Amen. 

198. 

w  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me 
praise  His  Holy  Name.'* 

1.  T3  RAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  Heaven 
J-       To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring, 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 

Evermore  His  praises  sing, 

Alleluia  !   Alleluia  !  .    „• 

Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

2.  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favour 

To  our  fathers  in  distress; 
Praise  Him  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless : 

Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 

3.  Father-like,  He  tends  and  spares  us, 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows ;. 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes ; 

Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 


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4.  Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him  ! 
Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face  ; 
Saints  triumphant  bow  before  Him  ! 
Gathered  in  from  every  race. 

Alleluia  !   Alleluia ! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace.        Amen. 


199. 

;  Mary  hath  chosen  the  good  part,  which  shall  not  be  taken 
away  from  her." 

1.  /^\  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art  ! 
V^   When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee  ? 
I  thirst,  I  faint,  I  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me  ! 

2.  Stronger  His  love  than  death  or  hell ; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable ; 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length  and  breadth  and  height. 

3.  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God  ; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart ! 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine  : 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine, 

Be  mine  this  better  part. 


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4.  For  ever  would  I  take  my  seat 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ; 

Be  this  my  happy  choice  ; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice.        Amen. 

200. 

"  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee,  and  there  is  none  upon 
earth  that  I  desire  in  comparison  of  Thee." 

1.  1VT  EARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
-L  N  Nearer  to  Thee ; 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

2.  Though,  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone  ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

3.  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


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.  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  Thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  111  raise ; 

So  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  thee  !         Amen. 


201. 

"  Thy  Word  is  a  lantern  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my 
paths." 

1.  T    ORD,  Thy  Word  abideth, 
J—*  And  our  footsteps  guideth ; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 

Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

2.  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  Word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

3.  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth 
And  our  way  protecteth. 


4.  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted  ? 


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5.  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succour  to  the  living; 
Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying ! 

6.  Oh,  that  we  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 

Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee  !  Amen. 


202. 

"Jesus  was  transfigured  before  them.** 

1.  /^WONDROUS  type,  O  vision  fair, 
V-/  Of  glory  that  the  Church  shall  share, 
Which  Christ  upon  the  mountain  shows, 
Where  brighter  than  the  sun  He  glows ! 

2.  From  age  to  age  the  tale  declare, 
How  with  the  three  disciples  there, 
Where  Moses  and  Elias  meet, 

The  Lord  holds  converse  high  and  sweet, 

3.  The  Law  and  Prophets  there  have  place, 
Two  chosen  witnesses  of  grace  ; 

The  Father's  voice  from  out  the  cloud 
Proclaims  His  Only  Son  aloud. 

4.  With  shining  Face  and  bright  array, 
Christ  deigns  to  manifest  to-day 
What  glory  shall  be  theirs  above, 
Who  joy  in  God  with  perfect  love. 


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5.  And  faithful  hearts  are  raised  on  high 
By  this  great  vision's  mystery, 

For  which  in  joyful  strains  we  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer,  the  hymn  of  praise. 

6.  O  Father,  with  the  Eternal  Son 
And  Holy  Spirit  ever  One, 
Vouchsafe  to  bring  us  by  Thy  grace 

To  see  Thy  glory  face  to  face.  Amen. 


203. 

(join  Communion. 

rt  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless,  is  it  not  the  commu- 
nion of  tiie  Blood  of  Christ?  The  bread  which  we 
break,  is  it  not  the  communion  of  the  Body  of 
Christ  ?" 

1.  "XT  OW,  my  tongue,  the  mystery  telling 
A  N  .  Of  the  glorious  Body  sing, 

And  the  Blood,  all  price  excelling, 
Which  the  Gentiles'  Lord  and  King, 

In  a  Virgin's  womb  once  dwelling, 
Shed  for  this  world's  ransoming. 

2.  Given  for  us,  and  condescending 

To  be  born  for  us  below, 
He  with  men  in  converse  blending 

Dwelt  the  seed  of  truth  to  sow, 
Till  He  closed  with  wondrous  ending 

His  most  patient  life  of  woe. 


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,  That  last  night  at  supper  lying, 

'Mid  the  Twelve,  His  chosen  band, 

Jesus,  with  the  law  complying, 
Keeps  the  feast  its  rites  demand  ; 

Then,  more  precious  Food  supplying, 
Gives  Himself  with  His  own  Hand. 


WoRD-made-Flesh  true  bread  He  maketh 
By  His  word  His  Flesh  to  be ; 

Wine,  His  Blood  ;  which  whoso  taketh 
Must  from  carnal  thoughts  be  free ; 

Faith  alone,  though  sight  forsaketh, 
Shows  true  hearts  the  mystery. 


5.  Therefore  we,  before  Him  bending, 
This  great  Sacrament  revere  ; 

Types  and  shadows  have  their  ending, 
For  the  newer  rite  is  here ; 

Faith,  our  outward  sense  befriending, 
Makes  our  inward  vision  clear. 


,  Glory  let  us  give  and  blessing 

To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Honour,  might,  and  praise  addressing, 

While  eternal  ages  run ; 
Ever  too,  His  love  confessing, 

Who  from  Both  with  Both  is  One. 

Amen. 


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204. 


"Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready." 
I.  AT  Y  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread, 

JI-V-l  And  doth  Thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow! 
Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led, 
And  let  them  all  Thy  sweetness  know. 


2.  Hail,  sacred  Feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 
Rich  banquet  of  His  Flesh  and  Blood  ! 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food. 


3.  Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain 
Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed  ? 
Was  not  for  them  the  Victim  slain  ? 
Are  they  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 


4.  O  let  Thy  table  honoured  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

5.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  angel-host 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.  Amen. 


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205. 


"This  do  in  remembrance  of  Me.'* 

1.  "DREAD  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
-U   For  Thy  Flesh  is  meat  indeed  ; 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 

With  this  true  and  living  Bread  ; 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  Who  died. 

2.  Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  Blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  ; 

Lord,  Thy  Wounds  our  healing  give, 
To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live  : 
Jesus,  may  we  ever  be 
Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee.         Amen. 


206. 

u  Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  the  Bread  of  Life.** 

1.  *THHEE  we  adore,  O  hidden  Saviour,  Thee, 

A    Who  in  Thy  Sacrament  dost  deign  to  be ; 
Both  flesh  and  spirit  at  Thy  presence  fail, 
Yet  here  Thy  presence  we  devoutly  hail. 

2.  O  blest  Memorial  of  our  dying  Lord, 
Who  living  Bread  to  men  doth  here  afford ! 
O  may  our  souls  for  ever  feed  on  Thee, 
And  Thou,  O  Christ,  for  ever  precious  be. 


HOLY    COMMUNION. 


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3.  Fountain  of  Goodness,  Jesu,  Lord  and  God, 
Cleanse  us,  unclean,  with  Thy  most  cleansing 

Blood; 
Increase  our  faith  and  love,  that  we  may  know 
The  hope  and  peace  which  from  Thy  presence 

flow. 

4.  O  Christ,  Whom  now  beneath  a  veil  we  see, 
May  what  we  thirst  for  soon  our  portion  be 
To  gaze  on  Thee,  and  see  with  unveiled  face 
The  vision  of  Thy  glory  and  Thy  grace. 

Amen. 


207. 

"  My  Flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  My  Blood  is  drink 
indeed." 

i.  /^\   GOD,  unseen  yet  ever  near, 
V^   Thy  presence  may  we  feel ; 
And,  thus  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
Before  Thine  Altar  kneel. 


2.  Here  may  Thy  faithful  people  know 
The  blessings  of  Thy  love, 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, 
The  manna  from  above. 

5.  We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  word, 
To  feast  on  heavenly  Food ; 
Our  meat,  the  Body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink,  His  precious  Blood. 


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BAPTISM. 


4.  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  words  obey, 

For  we,  O  God,  are  Thine ; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine. 

5.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.         Amen. 


208. 

Uaptism. 

"Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find; 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.** 

1.  r\  FATHER,  Thou  Who  hast  created  all 
V-/     In  wisest  love,  we  pray, 

Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  gracious  call 

Is  entering  on  life's  way, 
Bend  o'er  it  now  with  blessing  fraught, 
And  make  Thou  something  out  of  naught. 
O  Father,  hear ! 

2.  O  Son  of  God,  Who  diedst  for  us,  behold 

We  bring  our  child  to  Thee, 
Thou  tender  Shepherd  take  it  to  Thy  fold, 

Thine  ov/n  for  aye  to  be  ; 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  on  the  path  of  life, 
O  Son  of  God  ! 


BAPTISM. 


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.  O  Holy  Ghost,  Who  broodedst  o'er  the  wave, 
Descend  upon  this  child  ; 
Give  it  undying  life,  its  spirit  lave 

With  waters  undenled  ; 
Grant  it  while  yet  a  babe  to  be 
A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee, 
O  Holy  Ghost  ! 

O  Triune  God,  what  Thou  command'st  is  done, 

We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might ; 
This  child  hath  scarce  yet  seen  our  earthly  sun, 

Yet  pour  on  it  Thy  light, 
In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love, 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above, 

O  Triune  God  i  Amen. 

209. 

"  The  washing  of  regeneration." 

1.  ^  I  TS  done  ;   that  new  and  heavenly  birth 

-L    Which  re-creates  the  sons  of  earth, 
And  cleanses  from  the  guilt  of  sin 
The  souls  whom  Jesus  died  to  win. 

2.  'Tis  done ;  the  Cross  upon  the  brow 
Is  marked  for  weal  or  sorrow  now ; 
To  shine  with  heavenly  lustre  bright, 
Or  burn  in  everlasting  night. 

3.  O  ye  who  brought  that  babe  to-day 
Within  a  Saviour's  arms  to  lay, 
Watch  well  and  guard  with  careful  eye 
The  heir  of  immortality. 


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BAPTISM. 


4.  Teach  it  to  know  a  Father's  love, 
And  seek  for  happiness  above, 

To  Christ  its  heart  and  treasure  give, 
And  in  the  Spirit  ever  live. 

5.  That  so  before  the  judgment-seat 
In  joy  and  triumph  ye  may  meet ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  struggle  o'er, 
The  kingdom  yours  for  evermore. 

6.  Praise  God  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host ; 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amene 

210. 

"  Buried  with  Him  in  Baptism." 

1.  "V  ^  TITH  Christ  we  share  a  mystic  grave., 

V  V       With  Christ  we  buried  lie  ; 
But  'tis  not  in  the  darksome  cave 
By  mournful  Calvary. 

2.  The  pure  and  bright  baptismal  flood 

Entombs  our  nature's  stain ; 
New  creatures  from  the  cleansing  wave 
With  Christ  we  rise  again. 

3.  Thrice  blest,  if  through  this  world  of  sin, 

And  lust,  and  selfish  care,^ 
Our  resurrection-mantle  white 
And  undefiled  we  wear. 


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4.  Thrice  blest,  if,  through  the  gate  of  death, 
Glorious  at  last  and  free, 
We  to  our  joyful  rising  pass, 

O  Risen  Lord,  with  Thee.  Amen. 

211. 

Confirmation. 

"The  Comforter  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost.'* 

1.  f~*  OME,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest, 
^^  Vouchsafe  within  our  souls  to  rest ; 
Come  with  Thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
And  fill  the  hearts  which  Thou  hast  made. 

2.  O  Comforter,  to  Thee  we  cry; ' 
Thou  Heavenly  gift  of  God  most  high ; 
Thou  Fount  of  life,  and  Fire  of  love, 
And  sweet  Anointing  from  above. 

3.  O  Finger  of  the  Hand  divine, 

The  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  are  Thine  ; 
The  promise  of  the  Father  Thou, 
Who  dost  the  tongue  with  power  endow. 

4.  Thy  light  to  every  sense  impart, 
And  shed  Thy  love  in  every  heart ; 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply 

With  strength  and  courage  from  on  high. 

5.  Drive  far  away  our  ghostly  foe, 
And  peace  for  evermore  bestow  ; 
If  Thou  be  our  preventing  Guide, 
No  evil  can  our  steps  betide. 


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HOLY    MATRIMONY. 


6.  O  Holy  Ghost,  through  Thee  alone 
We  know  the  Father  and  the  Son  ; 
Be  this  our  never-changing  creed, 

That  Thou  dost  from  Them  Both  proceed. 

7.  Praise  we  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit  with  them  One  : 
And  may  the  Son  on  us  bestow 

.  The  gifts  that  from  the  Spirit  flow.        Amen. 

{The  Hymns  Nos.  127,  1 8 1,  and  142,  may  a/so  be  used.) 


212, 

$olr)    Ulatrimonji. 

"  A  threefold  cord  is  not  quickly  broken. " 

1.  y  I  ^HE  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden, 

J-     That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing, 
It  hath  not  passed  away : 

2.  Still  in  the  pure  espousal 

Of  Christian  man  and  maid 

The  Holy  Three  are  with  us, 

The  threefold  grace  is  said. 

3.  For  dower  of  blessed  children, 

For  love  and  faith's  sweet  sake, 
For  high  mysterious  union 

Which  naught  on  earth  may  break, 


HOLY    MATRIMONY. 


217 


4.  Be  present,  awful  Father., 

To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  Thou  gavest  to  Adam 
Out  of  his  own  pierced  side; 

5.  Be  present,  Sox  of  Mary, 

To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 
In  Thine  eternal  bands ; 

3.  Be  present,  Holiest  Spirit, 

To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 
As  Thou  for  Christ,  the  Bridegroom, 
The  heavenly  spouse  dost  seal. 

r.  O  spread  Thy  pure  wing  o'er  them, 
Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
When  onward  to  Thine  Altar 
The  hallowed  path  they  trace, 

>.  To  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 
In  perfect  sacrifice, 
Till  to  the  home  of  gladness 

With  Christ's  own  Bride  they  rise. 

Amen. 

213. 

*  Both  Jesus  was  called,  and  His  disciples,  to  the 
marriage." 

1.  TTOW  welcome  was  the  call, 
J-  J-  And  sweet  the  festal  lay, 

When  Jesus  deigned  in  Cana's  hall 
To  bless  the  marriage  day. 


218  EMBER    DAYS. 

2.  And  happy  was  the  Bride, 

And  glad  the  Bridegroom's  heart, 
For  He  Who  tarried  at  their  side 
Bade  grief  and  ill  depart. 

3.  His  gracious  power  divine 
The  water  vessels  knew  ; 

And  plenteous  was  the  mystic  wine 
The  wondering  servants  drew. 

4.  O  Lord  of"  life  and  love, 
Come  Thou  again  to-day  ; 

And  bring  a  blessing  from  above 
That  ne'er  shall  pass  away. 

5.  Oh,  bless,  as  erst  of  old, 

The  Bridegroom  tnd  the  Bride ; 
Bless  with  the  holier  stream  that  flowed 
Forth  from  Thy  pierced  Side. 

6.  Before  Thine  Altar-throne 
This  mercy  we  implore  ; 

As  Thou  dost  knit  them,  Lord,  in  one. 
So  bless  them  evermore.  Amen. 

214. 
<£mbcr  ©aris. 

*'  As  My  Father  hath  sent  Me,  even  so  send  I  you." 
1.  /^^HRIST  is  gone  up;  yet  ere  He  passed 
V-"   From  earth,  in  heaven  to  reign, 
He  formed  one  holy  Church  to  last 
Till  He  should  come  again. 


EMBER    DAYS. 


219 


2.  His  twelve  Apostles  first  He  made 

His  ministers  01  grace  ; 
And  they  their  hands  on  others  laid, 
To  fill  in  turn  their  place. 

3.  So  age  by  age,  and  year  by  year, 

His  grace  was  handed  on ; 
And  still  the  holy  Church  is  here, 
Although  her  Lord  is  gone. 

4.  Let  those  find  pardon,  Lord,  from  Thee, 

Whose  love  to  her  is  cold  ; 
Bring  wanderers  in,  and  let  there  be 

One  Shepherd  and  one  fold.  Amen. 


215. 

"  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness." 

1.  T     ORD,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
J — '  And  Thine  ordained  servants  bless ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  Thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2.  Within  Thy  temple  when  they  stand, 
To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  Thee, 
Saviour,  like  stars  in  Thy  right  hand 
Let  all  Thy  Church's  pastors  be. 

3.  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  love  impart, 
Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  in  their  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  love : 


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EMBER    DAYS. 


4.  To  love,  and  pray,  and  never  faint, 
By  day  and  night  their  guard  to  keep, 
To  warn  the  sinner,  form  the  saint, 

To  feed  Thy  lambs,  and  tend  Thy  sheep. 

5.  So,  when  their  work  is  finished  here, 
They  may  in  hope  their  charge  resign ; 
So,  when  their  Master  shall  appear, 

*     They  may  with  crowns  of  glory  shine. 

Amen. 

216. 

"  Unto   every  one  of  us  is  given  grace  according  to  the 
measure  of  the  gift  of  Christ." 

1.  r\  GUARDIAN  of  the  Church  Divine, 
^^  The  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  are  Thine, 
And  kindled  by  Thy  hidden  fires 

The  soul  to  highest  aims  aspires. 

2.  Thy  Priests  with  wisdom,  Lord,  endue, 
Their  hearts  with  love  and  zeal  renew ; 
Turn  all  their  weakness  into  might, 

O  Thou  the  source  of  life  and  light. 

3.  Spirit  of  truth,  on  us  bestow 

The  faith  in  all  its  powers  to  know ; 
That  with  the  saints  of  ages  gone, 
And  those  to  come,  we  may  be  one. 

4.  Protect  Thy  Church  from  every  foe, 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love,  bestow ; 
Convert  the  world,  make  all  confess 
The  glories  of  Thy  righteousness. 


MISSIONS. 


2-21 


5.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father,  be, 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 


217. 

fHissions. 

"  Come  over.  .  .  .and  help  us." 

1.  "E*ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

J-         From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown, 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


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MISSIONS. 

Can  we  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !   oh,  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  Name. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till  like  a  sea  of  glory 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign.  Amen. 


218. 

u  The  harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  labourers  are 
few." 

t.  r  |  AHE  earth,  O  Lord,  is  one  wide  fielc 
J-       Of  all  Thy  chosen  seed  ; 
The  crop  prepared  its  fruit  to  yield  ; 
The  labourers  few  indeed. 

2.  Therefore  we  come  before  Thee  now 
With  words  of  humble  prayer,    • 

*     Beseeching  of  Thy  love  that  Thou 

Wouldst  send  more  labourers  there. 


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223 


3.  Not  for  our  land  alone  we  pray, 

Though  that  above  the  rest, 
The  realms  and  islands  far  away, 
O  let  them  all  be  blest. 

4.  Endue  the  Bishops  of  Thy  flock 

With  wisdom  and  with  grace, 
Against  false  doctrine,  like  a  rock, 
To  set  the  heart  and  face. 

5.  To  all  Thy  Priests  Thy  truth  reveal, 

And  make  Thy  judgments  clear; 
Make  Thou  Thy  Deacons  full  of  zeal, 
And  humble  and  sincere. 

6.  Give  to  their  flocks  a  lowly  mind 

To  hear  and  to  obey ; 
That  each  and  all  may  mercy  find 
At  Thine  appearing  day.  Amen. 

(This  Hymn  may  also  he  used  on  Ember-days.^ 

219. 

"  That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  Thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations." 

1.  r*ODof  grace,  O  let  Thy  light 
V_J     Bless  our  dim  and  blinded  sight ; 
Like  the  day-spring  on  the  night 

,  Bid  Thy  grace  to  shine. 

.  2.  To  the  nations  led  astray 
•    Thine  eternal  love  display  ; 
i-.et  Thy  Truth  direct  their  way 

Till  the  world  be  Thine. 


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MISSIONS. 


3.  Praise  to  Thee,  the  faithful  Lord  ; 
Let  all  tongues  in  glad  accord 
Learn  the  good  thanksgiving  word, 

Ever  praising  Thee. 

4.  Let  them  moved  to  gladness  sing, 
Owning  Thee  their  Judge  and  King; 
Righteous  Truth  shall  bloom  and  spring 

Where  Thy  rule  shall  be. 

5.  Praise  to  Thee,  all-faithful  Lord, 
Let  all  tongues  in  glad  accord 
Speak  the  good  thanksgiving  word, 

Heart-rejoicing  praise. 

6.  So  the  fruitful  earth's  increase, 
Bounty  of  the  God  of  peace, 
Never  in  its  course  shall  cease, 

Through  the  length  of  days ; 

7.  While  His  grace  our  life  shall  cheer,  • 
Furthest  lands  shall  own  His  fear, 
Brought  to  Him  in  worship  near, 

Taught  His  mercy's  ways. 

Amen. 

220. 

"  And  God  said,  Let  there  be  light  :  and  there  was  light.1 
1.  HPHOU,  Whose  almighty  Word 
-L    Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 
And  took  their  flight, 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  Gospel-day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray  * 

Let  there  be  light ! 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD.  ZiOO 

2.  Thou,  Who  didst  come  to  bring 
•  On  Thy  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  light, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
Oh,  now  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  light ! 

3,  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight ; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Spreading  the  beams  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light ! 
2.  Blessed  and  Holy  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Grace,  Love,  and  Might : 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  world,  far  and  wide, 

Let  there  be  light !  Amen. 

221. 

Burial  of  tl)c   Dtao. 

11  Upon  the  ungodly  He  shall  rain  snares,  fire,  and  brim- 
stone, .storm  and  tempest,  .  .  .He  'cometh,  He  cometh 
to  judge  the  earth." 

l.  TAAY  of  Wrath!  O  day  of  mourning  ! 
*-J  See  fulfilled  the  prophets'  warning  ! 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning ! 


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BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 


2.  Oh,  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  Whose  sentence  all  dependeth ! 

3.  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth, 
All  before  the  Throne  it  bringeth. 

4.  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5.  Lo,  the  Book,  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  ail  hath  been  recorded ! 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

6.  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7.  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading, 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 

8.  King  of  Majesty  tremtndous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us  ! 

9.  Think,  good  Jesu,  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation. 

10,  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me; 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 


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1 1.  Righteous  Judge  !   for  sin's  pollution 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 

Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

12.  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning  ; 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning. 

13.  Thou  the  sinful  woman  savedst ; 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest ; 
And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsafest. 

14.  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying. 

15.  With  Thy  favoured  sheep  O  place  me, 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me ; 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

16.  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17.  Low  I  kneel,  with  heart-submission; 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition ; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 

18.  Ah,  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning  ! 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning, 
Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him ; 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  him  ! 

19.  Lord,  all  pitying,  Jesu  blest, 

Grant  him  Thine  eternal  rest.  Amen. 

{Aho  Hymns  Nos.  163,  191,  and  142.) 


228 

222. 
Jor  t!)O0c  at  Sea. 

44  These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and   His  wonders 
in  the  deep." 

1.  "EXTERNAL  Father,  strong  to  save, 

-L-' Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless  wave, 
Who  bid'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep  ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

2.  O  Christ,  Whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amidst  its  rage  didst  sleep ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

3.  Most  Holy  Spirit,  Who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  its-  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace  ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

4.  O  Trinity  of  love  and  power, 

Our  brethren  shield  in  dangers  hour  ; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go  ; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

Amen, 


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223. 

C)  art)  est 

"They  joy  before  Thee,  according  to  the  joy  of  harvest." 

1.  /^OME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
^^  Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-Home ! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 

Ere  the  winter-storms  begin  ; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied ; 
Come  to  God's  own  Temple,  come ; 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-Home  I 

2.  What  is  earth  but  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield  ? 
Wheat  and  tares  therein  are  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown; 
Ripening  with  a  wondrous  power, 
Till  the  final  Harvest-Hour : 
Grant,  O  Lord  of  Life,  that  we 
Holy  grain  and  pure  may  be, 

3.  For  we  know  that  Thou  wilt  come, 
And  wilt  take  Thy  people  home; 
From  Thy  field  wilt  purge  away 
All  that  doth  offend,  that  day; 
And  Thine  Angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 

But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  Thy  Garner  evermore. 


^0\J  HARVEST. 

4.  Come,  then,  Lord  of  Mercy,  come, 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  Harvest-Home  ! 
Let  Thy  Saints  be  gathered  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin  ; 
All  upon  the  golden  floor 
Praising  Thee  for  evermore; 
Come,  with  thousand  Angels,  come ; 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  Harvest-Home  !        Amen. 

224. 

"  Who   giveth  food  to  all  flesh  j  for  His  mercy  endureth 
for  ever." 

L  T3RAISE,  O  praise  our  God  and  King! 
A    Hymns  of  adoration  sing; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2.  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  Sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure  : 

3.  And  the  silver  Moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4. 'Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure  : 


HARVEST. 

5.  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6.  Praise  Him  for  our  Harvest-store, 
He  hath  filled  the  Garner-floor; 

For  Flis  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 

7.  And  for  richer  Food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

8.  Glory  to  our  Bounteous  King ! 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ! 

Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

Amen 

225. 

"  Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  blessest  it  j  Thou  makest 
it  very  plenteous." 

i.  T^ATHER  of  mercies;  God  of  love, 
-*-      Whose  gifts  all  creatures  share, 
The  rolling  seasons  as  they  move 
Proclaim  Thy  constant  care. 

2.  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 
The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 


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232 


HARVEST. 


3.  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  Thine, 

The  seasons  knew  Thy  call ; 
Thou  mad'st  the  summer  sun  to  shine, 
The  summer  dews  to  fall. 

4.  Thy  gifts  of  mercy  from  above 

Matured  the  swelling  grain  ; 
And  now  the  harvest  crowns  Thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5.  Oh,  ne'er  may  our  forgetful  hearts 

O'erlook  Thy  bounteous  care  ; 
But  what  our  Father's  Hand  imparts 
Still  own  in  praise  and  prayer. 

6.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.  Amen. 


226. 

"  The   harvest  is  the  end  of  the  world,  and  the  reapers  are 
the  angels." 

ORD  of  the  harvest,  once  again 
We  thank  Thee  for  the  ripened  grain ; 
For  crops  safe  carried,  sent  to  cheer 
Thy  servants  through  another  year; 
For  all  sweet  holy  thoughts  supplied 
By  seed-time,  and  by  harvest- tide. 


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HARVEST. 


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2.  The  bare  dead  grain,  in  autumn  sown, 
Its  robe  of  vernal  green  puts  on ; 
Glad  from  its  wintry  grave  it  springs, 
Fresh  garnished  by  the  King  of  Kings : 
So,  Lord,  to  those  who  sleep  in  Thee 
Shall  new  and  glorious  bodies  be. 

3.  Nor  vainly  of  Thy  Word  we  ask 
A  lesson  from  the  reaper's  task  : 
So  shall  Thine  angels  issue  forth ; 
The  tares  be  burnt;   the  just  of  earth, 
To  wind  and  storm  exposed  no  more, 
Be  gathered  to  their  Father's  store. 

4.  Daily,  O  Lord,  our  prayers  be  said, 
As  Thou  hast  taught,  for  daily  bread; 
But  not  alone  our  bodies' feed, 
Supply  our  fainting  spirits'  need  : 

O  Bread  of  Life,  from  day  to  day, 
Be  Thou  their  Comfort,  Food,  and  Stay ! 

Amen. 

227. 

(To  be  used  when  there  is  a  deficiency  in  the  crops.) 

1  Although  the  fields  shall  yield  no  meat yet  I  will 

rejoice    in    the  Lord,   I  will  joy  in  the  God   of  my 
salvation." 

I.  *\  T  THAT  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
*  V  Blessed  truth  His  children  tell  ! 
Though  He  send,  for  plenty,  want, 
Though  the  harvest-store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 


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HARVEST. 

What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Shall  the  wilful  heart  rebel  ? 
If  a  blessing  He  withhold 
In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold, 
Is  it  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  Store  eternally  ? 


What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 
For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies ; 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God, 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod  ? 


,  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell ; 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 
God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 


5.  Therefore,  unto  Him  we  raise 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise ; 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honour,  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now,  and  through  eternity.  Amen. 


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228. 
Bcljool  ftstvoals. 

"  That  signs  and  wonders  may  be  done  by  the  Name  of  Thy 
Holy  Child  Jesus."  * 

ORD  JESUS,  God  and  Man, 

For  love  of  men  a  Child, 
The  Very  God,  yet  born  on  earth 
Of  Mary  undented ; 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  God  and  Max, 
In  this  our  festal  day 

To  Thee  for  precious  gifts  of  grace 
Thy  ransomed  people  pray. 

3.  We  pray  for  childlike  hearts, 
For  gentle  holy  love, 

For  strength  to  do  Thy  will  below 
As  Angels  do  above. 

4.  We  pray  for  simple  faith, 
For  hope  that  never  faints, 

For  true  communion  evermore 
With  all  Thy  blessed  Saints. 

5.  On  friends  around  us  here 
O  let  Thy  blessing  fall ; 

We  pray  for  grace  to  love  them  well, 
But  Thee  beyond  them  all. 

6.  O  joy  to  live  for  Thee  ! 
O  joy  in  Thee  to  die  ! 

O  very  joy  of  joys  to  see 
Thy  Face  eternally ! 


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SCHOOL    FESTIVALS. 


7.  Lord  Jesus,  God  and  Man, 
We  praise  Thee  and  adore. 

Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 
And  Spirit  evermore.  Amen. 

229. 

"  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  Thou  hast 
perfected  praise. " 

GOD  eternal,  mighty  King, 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring; 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee, 
We  amid  the  throng  would  be. 

2.  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  cry 

Angels  round  Thy  throne  on  high : 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 

3.  Glorified  Apostles  raise 

Night  and  day  continual  praise ; 
Hast  not  Thou  a  mission  too 
For  Thy  children  here  to  do  ? 

4.  With  the  Prophets'  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  combine ; 

,     For  Thou  hast  to  us  revealed 

Things  that  to  the  wise  were  sealed. 

5.  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  the  cross  are  heard  to  boast ; 
Oh,  that  we  our  cross  may  bear, 
And  a  crown  of  glory  wear. 


SCHOOL    FESTIVALS. 


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6.  God  eternal,  mighty  King, 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One.  Amen. 


230. 

M  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom   and  stature,  and  in  favour 
with  God  and  man." 

i.  r\  HOLY  LORD,  content  to  dwell 
V^    In  a  poor  home,  a  lowly  Child, 
With  meek  obedience  noting  well 
Each  bidding  of  Thy  mother  mild  ; 


2.  Lead  every  child  that  bears  Thy  name 
To  walk  in  Thy  pure  upright  way, 
To  shun  the  paths  of  sin  and  shame, 
And  humbly,  like  Thyself,  obey. 

3.  Let  not  this  world's  unhallowed  glow 
The  fresh  baptismal  due  efface, 

Nor  blast  of  sin  too  roughly  blow, 
And  quench  the  trembling  flame  of  grace. 

/.  Gather  Thy  lambs  within  Thine  arm, 
And  gently  in  Thy  bosom  bear, 
Protect  them  still  from  hurt  and  harm, 
And  bid  them  rest  for  ever  there. 


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ALMSGIVING. 


5.  So  shall  they,  waiting  here  below, 
Like  Thee,  their  Lord,  a  little  span, 
In  wisdom  and  in  stature  grow, 
And  favour  both  with  God  and  man. 

Amen. 

231. 

^Imagining. 

"Inasmuch  as  ye  have  done  it  unto  one  of  the  least  of  these 
My  brethren,  ye  have  done  it  unto  Me." 

1.  T7OUNTAIN  of  good,  to  own  Thy  love 
J-      Our  thankful  hearts  incline  ; 

What  can  we  render,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine  ? 

2.  But  Thou  hast  needy  brethren  here, 

Partakers  of  Thy  grace, 
Whose  names  Thou  wilt  Thyself  confess 
Before  the  Father's  face. 

3.  And  in  their  accents  of  distress 

Thy  pleading  voice  is  heard, 
In  Them  Thou  may'st  be  clothed,  and  fed, 
And  visited,  and  cheered. 

4.  Thy  face  with  reverence  and  with  love 

We  in  Thy  poor  would  see ; 
O  may  we  minister  to  them, 

And  in  them,  Lord,  to  Thee.  Amen. 


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232. 

.    Jricnbln    Societies  $tt. 

M  Bear  ye  one  another's  burthens,  and  so  fulfil  the  law 
of  Christ." 

1.  r\  PRAISE  our  God  to-day, 
v_>J      His  constant  mercy  bless, 

Whose  love  hath  helped  us  on  our  way, 
And  granted  us  success. 

2.  His  Arm  the  strength  imparts 
Our  daily  toil  to  bear; 

His  grace  alone  inspires  our  hearts 
Each  other's  load  to  share. 

3.  O  happiest  work  below, 
Earnest  of  joy  above, 

To  sweeten  many  a  cup  of  woe 
By  deeds  of  holy  love  ! 

4.  Lord,  may  it  be  our  choice 
This  blessed  rule  to  keep, 

"  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice, 
And  weep  with  them  that  weep." 

5.  God  of  the  widow,  hear  ! 
Our  work  of  mercy  bless ; 

God  of  the  fatherless,  be  near, 

And  grant  us  good  success.  Amen 

See  also  Hymn  188. 


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233. 
In  times  of  (Erottbk. 

M  Thou  that  hearest  the    prayer  ;   unto  Thee    shall   all  flesh 
come." 

1.  "\  1^  7"HEN  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 

*  V  We  know  not  where  to  look  for  aid, 
When  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thought 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought ; 

2.  Then  this  our  comfort  is  alone, 
That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne, 
And  cry,  O  faithful  God,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery : 

3.  To  Thee  may  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Repenting  sore,  with  bitter  sighs, 

And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 

4.  For  Thou  hast  promised  graciously 
To  hear  all  those  who  cry  to  Thee, 
Through  Him  Whose  Name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Advocate. 

5.  And  thus  we  come,  O  God,  to-day, 
And  all  our  woes  before  Thee  lay, 

.    For  tried,  afflicted,  lo  !  we  stand, 
Perils  and  foes  on  every  hand. 

6.  Ah,  hide  not,  for  our  sins,  Thy  face, 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  boundless  grace, 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still, 

Free  us  at  last  from  every  ill. 


IN    TIMES    OF    TROUBLE. 


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7.  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  may  we 
Once  more  with  joy  give  thanks  to  Thee, 
And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  word, 
And  now  and  ever  praise  the  Lord.       Amen. 


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34. 


"  God  is  our  hope  and  strength,  a  very  present  help  in 
trouble." 

1.  /~*  OD  of  our  life,  to  Thee  we  call, 
VJ    Afflicted  at  Thy  feet  we  fall ; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  our  trembling  hearts  to  fail. 


2.  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint, 
Where  shall  we  pour  our  sad  complaint  ? 
Where  but  with  Thee,  Whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3.  Did  ever  sinner  plead  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  reject  his  lowly  plea  ? 

Does  not  Thy  word  still  pledged  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4.  Then  hear,  O  Lord,  our  humble  cry, 
And  bend  on  us  Thy  pitying  eye  : 

To  Thee  their  prayer  Thy  people  make, 
Hear  us,  for  our  Redeemer's  sake.  Amen. 


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235. 

WAR. 
"  The  Lord  shall  give  His  people  the  blessing  of  peace.*' 

1.  /^\  GOD  of  love,  O  King  of  peace, 

v_y  Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to  cease ; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

2.  Remember,  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  cur  fathers  told, 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

3.  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  O  Lord  ? 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  word  ? 
None  ever  called  on  Thee  in  vain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

4.  Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love  ; 

O  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain, 

Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again.        Amen. 

236. 

PESTILENCE. 

"  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid for  the  pestilence  that 

walketh   in  darkness ;   nor  for  the  sickness  that  de- 
stroyeth  in  the  noon  day." 

1.  TN  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,  O  Lord, 
J-      We  now  for  succour  fly, 
Thine  awful  judgments  are  abroad, 
O  shield  us  lest  we  die. 


THANKSGIVING. 


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2.  The  fell  disease  on  every  side 

Walks  forth  with  tainted  breath ; 
And  Pestilence,  with  rapid  stride, 
Bestrews  the  land  with  death. 

3.  O  look  with  pity  on  the  scene 

Of  sadness  and  of  dread, 
And  let  Thine  angel  stand  between 
The  living  and  the  dead. 

4.  With  contrite  hearts  to  Thee,  our  King, 

We  turn  who  oft  have  strayed  : 
Accept  the  sacrifice  we  bring, 

And  let  the  plague  be  stayed.        Amen. 

In  time  of  Famine,  Hymn  227  may  be  used,  as  ivell  as  Hymns 
233  and  234. 

237. 

"  O  praise  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Name  of  the  Lord  j 
praise  it,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord." 

1.  "D  EJOICE  to-day  with  one  accord, 
-*-^-     Sing  out  with  exultation  ; 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  mighty  Lord, 
Whose  Arm  hath  brought  salvation ; 
His  works  of  love  proclaim 
The  greatness  of  His  Name; 
For  He  is  God  alone 
Who  hath  His  mercy  shewn  ; 
Let  all  His  saints  adore  Him  ! 


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THANKSGIVING. 


2.  When  in  distress  to  Him  we  cried, 

He  heard  our  sad  complaining ; 
Oh,  trust  in  Him,  whate'er  betide, 

His  love  is  all-sustaining ; 

Triumphant  songs  of  praise 
To  Him  our  hearts  shall  raise ; 
Now  every  voice  shall  say, 
"  O  praise  our  God  alway;" 

^et  all  His  saints  adore  Him  ! 

3.  Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord, 

Sing  out  with  exultation  ; 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  mighty  Lord, 

Whose  Arm  hath  brought  salvation; 
His  works  of  love  proclaim 
The  greatness  of  His  Name ;  ' 
For  He  is  God  alone 
Who  hath  His  mercy  shewn  ; 

Let  all  His  Saints  adore  Him  !       Amen. 

238. 

"  O  clap  your  hands   together  all  ye  people ;    O  sing  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  melody." 

1.  TVT  OW  thank  we  all  our  God, 

1 M    With  heart,  and  hands,  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  Whom  His  world  rejoices ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 


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NEW    YEAR  S    DAY. 

2.  O  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 

With  ever  joyful  hearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills  * 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3.  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God, 
The  Father,  now  be  given, 

The  Son,  and  Him  Who  reigns 
With  Them  in  highest  heaven, 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.  Amen. 


239. 
JKtw   l}cctv'0  Pari. 

"  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom." 

1.  T^OR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
J-      Constant  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness  5 
Jesu,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 

2.  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  Strength,  be  Thou  our  stay ; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 


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NEW    YEAR  S    DAY. 


3.  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 
In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4.  Make  us  faithful,  make  us  pure, 
Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own, 
Help  Thy  servants  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5.  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 

Thee  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings.  Amen. 


240. 

*'  And..now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  :  truly  my  hope  is  even 
in  Thee." 

1.  k  I  ^HE  year  is  gone  beyond  recall, 

-L     With  all  its  hopes  and  fears, 
With  all  its  bright  and  gladdening  smiles, 
With  all  its  mourners'  tears ; 

2.  Thy  thankful  people  praise  Thee,  Lord, 

For  countless  gifts  received, 
And  pray  for  grace  to  keep  the  Faith 
Which  saints  of  old  believed. 

3.  To  Thee  we  come,  O  gracious  Lord, 

The  new-born  year  to  bless ; 
Defend  our  land  from  pestilence, 
Give  peace  and  plenteousness ; 


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LAYING  THE  FOUNDATION  STONE  OF  A  CHURCH, 

4.  Forgive  this  nation's  many  sins, 

The  growth  of  vice  restrain, 

And  help  us  all  with  sin  to  strive, 

And  crowns  of  life  to  gain. 

5.  From  evil  deeds  that  stain  the  past 

We  now  desire  to  flee ; 
And  pray  that  future  years  may  all 
Be  spent,  good  Lord,  for  Thee. 

6.  O  Father,  let  Thy  watchful  Eye 

Still  look  on  us  in  love, 
That  we  may  praise  Thee,  year  by  year, 
As  angels  do  above. 

7.  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
.  All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run.  Amen. 


241. 

Cawing  tl)e  ibmrftation  Stone  of  a 
(Cl)urcl). 

u  The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  thee,  the  fig  tree, 
the  pine  tree,  and  the  box  together,  to  beautify  the 
place  of  My  sanctuary." 

1.  r\  LORD  of  Hosts,  Whose  glory  fills 

V^/  The  bounds  of  the  eternal  hills, 
And  yet  vouchsafes,  in  Christian  lands, 
To  dwell  in  temples  made  with  hands ; 


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FEAST  OF  THE 


2.  Grant  that  all  we,  who  here  to-day 
Rejoicing  this  foundation  lay, 
May  be  in  very  deed  Thine  own, 
Built  on  the  precious  Corner-stone. 

3.  Endue  the  creatures  with  Thy  grace, 
That  shall  adorn  Thy  dwelling-place ; 
The  beauty  of  the  oak  and  pine, 

The  gold  and  silver,  make  them  Thine. 

4.  To  Thee  they  all  pertain  ;  to  Thee 
The  treasures  of  the  earth  and  sea ; 
And  when  we  bring  them  to  Thy  throne 
We  but  present  Thee  with  Thine  own. 

5.  The  heads  that  guide  endue  with  skill ; 
The  hands  that  work  preserve  from  ill ; 
That  we,  who  these  foundations  lay, 
May  raise  the  topstone  in  its  day. 

6.  Both  now  and  ever,  Lord,  protect 
The  temple  of  Thine  own  elect ; 

Be  Thou  in  them,  and  they  in  Thee, 
O  ever-blessed  Trinity  !         Amen. 

242. 
fta^t  of  tl)c  judication  of  a  (£J)urcl). 

"  This  is  none  other  but  the  House  of  God,  and  this  is 
the  gate  of  heaven." 

1.  f\  WORD  of  God  above 

V7  Who  fillest  all  in  all, 
Hallow  this  house  with  Thy  sure  love, 

And  bless  our  festival. 


DEDICATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 

2.  Here  from  the  Font  is  poured 
Grace  on  each  guilty  child  ; 

The  blest  anointing  of  the  Lord 
Brightens  the  once  de&led. 

3.  Here  Christ  to  faithful  hearts 
His  Body  gives  for  food  ; 

The  Lamb  of  God  Himself  imparts 
The  Chalice  of  His  Blood. 

4.  Here  guilty  souls  that  pine 
May  health  and  pardon  win  ; 

The  Judge  acquits,  and  grace  divine 
Restores  the  dead  in  sin. 

5.  Yea,  God  enthroned  on  high 
Here  also  dwells  to  bless ; 

Here  trains  adoring  souls  that  sigh 
His  mansions  to  possess. 

6.  Against  this  holy  home 
Rude  tempests  harmless  beat, 

And  Satan's  angels  fiercely  come 
But  to  endure  defeat. 

7.  All  might,  all  praise  be  Thine, 
Father,  co-equal  Son, 

And  Spirit,  bond  of  love  divine, 
While  endless  ages  run.  Amen. 


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250 


FEAST  OF  THE 


243. 


"  I  saw  the  holy  city,  New  Jerusalem,  coming  down  from 
God,  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for 
her  husband." 

1.  13  LESS&D  city,  heavenly  Salem, 
■Lf      Vision  dear  of  peace  and  love, 
Who  of  living  stones  art  builded 

In  the  height  of  heaven  above, 
And,  with  angel  hosts  encircled, 
As  a  bride  to  earth  dost  move ; 

2.  From  celestial  realms  descending, 

Bridal  glory  round  thee  shed, 
Meet  for  Him  Whose  love  espoused  thee, 

To  thy  Lord  shalt  thou  be  led ; 
All  thy  streets,  and  all  thy  bulwarks, 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

3.  Bright  thy  gates  of  pearls  are  shining, 

They  are  open  evermore  ; 
And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithful  souls  do  soar, 
Who  for  Christ's  dear  Name  in  this  world 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 

4.  Many  a  blow  and  biting  sculpture 

Polished  well  those  stones  elect, 
In  their  places  now  compacted 

By  the  heavenly  Architect, 
Who  therewith  hath  willed  for  ever 

That  His  Palace  should  be  decked. 


251 


DEDICATION  OF  A   CHURCH. 

5.  Praise  and  honour  to  the  Father, 
Praise  and  honour  to  the  Son, 

Praise  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 

One  in  might,  and  One  in  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run.  Amen. 


244. 

"Behold  I  lay  in  Sion  a  Chief  Corner-stone,  elect,  precious. 
i.  /^^HRIST  is  made  the  sure  Foundation, 
^— '      Christ  the  Head  and  Corner-stone, 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one, 
Holy  Sion's  help  for  ever, 
And  her  confidence  alone. 

2.  All  that  dedicated  City, 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 
In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melody ; 
God  the  One  in  .Three  adoring 

In  glad  hymns  eternally. 

3.  To  this  Temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 

Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day  : 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 

Hear  Thy  servants,  as  they  pray  ; 
And  Thy  fullest  benediction 

Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 


252 


THE  CONVERSION  OF  ST.   PAUL. 

,  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  ever 
With  the  Blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

,  Praise  and  honour  to  the  Father, 

Praise  and  honour  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 
One  in  might,  and  One  in  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run.  Amen. 


245. 
$t)£  <&mwtxsion  of  0t.  $auL 

"  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedar  trees ;  yea,  th& 
Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Libanus." 

1.  r  I  "HE  Shepherd  now  was  smitten; 

-A-       The  wolf  was  ravening  near, 

The  scattered  flock  he  threatened, 

But  knew  not  Whose  they  were. 

2.  In  zealous  fury  seeking 

To  bind  and  crucify, 
A  sudden  voice  withheld  him, 
A  loud  and  startling  cry : 


CONVERSION    OF    ST.     PAUL. 


253 


3.  "Saul!   Saul!    why  blindly  daring 

To  persecute  thy  Lord  ? 

'Tis  Jesus  Whom  thou  hatest, 

Rebel  not  at  My  word." 

4.  Then  forth  in  prayer  he  stretcheth 

Those  hands  prepared  to  slay ; 
"  What  would'st  Thou  with  Thy  servant  ? 
My  Lord  and  Saviour,  say." 

5.  Christ's  foe  becomes  His  soldier, 

The  wolf  destrovs  no  more, 
A  sheep  within  the  sheepfold 
He  enters  by  the  door. 

6.  O  voice  of  God  Almighty, 

What  wonders  hath  it  wrought  ! 
It  rends  the  lofty  cedars, 

It  bends  the  naughty  thought. 

7.  Jesu,  our  Shepherd,  cease  not 

Thy  flock  from  harm  to  free, 
And  when  Thy  sheep  are  wandering 
O  lead  them  back  to  Thee. 

8.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

All  glory,  praise,  and  might, 
Who  called  us  out  of  darkness 

To  His  own  glorious  light.  Amen. 


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CONVERSION   OF    ST.    PAUL. 


246. 

(i  Saul,  Saul,  why  persecutest  thou  Me  ?" 

1.  }/^*AINST  what  foemen  art  thou  rushing? 

^-*    Saul,  what  madness  drives  thee  on  ? 
Innocents  in  fury  crushing, 
Children  of  the  sinless  One  . 

O,  how  shortly 
Shall  He  make  His  vengeance  known  1 

2.  See  the  Lord,  from  heaven  descending, 

Smites  him,  blinds  him,  lays  him  low ; 
See  the  persecutor  bending 
Humbly,  meekly  to  the  blow : 

See  him  rising, 
Friend  to  Christ,  no  longer  foe 

3.  Breathing  slaughter,  chains  preparing, 

O,  how  fierce  his  anger  burned ; 

Trembling  now,  and  lost  his  daring, 

Meek  obedience  he  has  learned: 

The  destroyer 
Now  into  a  lamb  is  turned. 

4.  Christ,  Thy  power  is  man's  salvation, 

Hardest  hearts  Thou  mak'st  Thine  own  ; 
He  who  wrought  such  desolation, 

That  Thy  Name  might  be  o'erthrown, 

Now  converted, 
Thro'  the  world  that  Name  makes  known. 


255 


PRESENTATION  OF  CHRIST  IN  THE  TEMPLE. 

5.  Praise  the  Father,  God  of  heaven, 
Him  Who  reigns  supreme  on  high ; 
Praise  the  Sox  for  sinners  given 
Both  to  suffer,  and  to  die ; 

Praise  the  Spirit 
Guiding  us  most  lovingly.  Amen. 


247. 

presentation  of  <£J)ri$t  in  tt)e  <£tmpk 

COMMONLY    CALLED 

Stye  purification  of  St.  fHarn  tfye  ftirght. 

a  The  Lord,  Whom  ye  seek,  shall  suddenly  come  to   His 
temple." 

1.  ^\  SION,  open  wide  Thy  gates, 
V^     Let  figures  disappear, 

A  Priest  and  Victim  both  in  one, 
The  Truth  Himself,  is  here. 

2.  No  more  the  simple  flock  shall  bleed  ; 

Behold,  the  Father's  Son 
Himself  to  His  own  altar  comes, 
For  sinners  to  atone. 

3.  Conscious  of  hidden  Deity 

The  lowly  Virgin  brings 
Her  new-born  Babe,  with  two  young  doves, 
Her  tender  offerings. 


256 


ANNUNCIATION  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY, 


4.  The  hoary  Simeon  sees  at  last 

His  Lord  so  long  desired, 
And  hails,  with  Anna,  Israel's  Hope, 
With  sudden  rapture  fired. 

5.  But  silent  knelt  the  Mother  blest 

Of  the  yet  silent  Word, 
And,  pondering  all  things  in  her  heart, 
With  speechless  praise  adored. 

6.  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run.  Amen. 


248. 

Annunciation   of  tl)e   Blcssctr  Virgin 
fllavn. 

"  Behold,  a  Virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and  shall  bring  forth 
a  Son,  and  they  shall  call  His  Name  Emmanuel,  which 
being  interpreted  is,  God  with  us."' 

1.  T3RAISE  we  the  Lord  this  day, 
J^  This  day  so  long  foretold, 

Whose  promise  shone  with  cheering  ray 
On  waiting  saints  of  old. 

2.  The  Prophet  gave  the  sign 
For  faithful  men  to  read  ; 

A  Virgin,  born  of  David's  line, 
Shall  bear  the  promised  Seed. 


257 


'  THE    ANNUNCIATION. 

3.  Ask  not  how  this  should  be, 
But  worship  and  adore  ; 

Like  her,  whom  heaven's  majesty 
Came  down  to  shadow  o'er. 

4.  Meekly  she  bowed  her  head 
To  hear  the  gracious  word, 

Mary,  the  pure  and  lowly  maid, 
The  favoured  of  the  Lord. 

5.  Blessed  shall  be  her  name 
In  all  the  Church  on  earth, 

Thro*  whom  that  wondrous  mercy  came 
The  Incarnate  Saviour's  birth. 

6.  Jesu,  the  Virgin's  Son, 
We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 

Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 
And  Spirit  evermore.  Amen. 


249. 

"  Hail,  thou  that  art  highly  favoured,  the  Lord  is  with  thee  j 
blessed  art  thcu  among  women." 

1.  HPHE  God  Whom  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky 

J-    Adore,  and  laud,  and  magnify, 
Whose  might  they  own,  Whose  praise  they  swell, 
In  Mary's  womb  vouchsafed  to  dwell. 

2.  The  Lord,  Whom  sun  and  moon  obey, 
Whom  all  things  serve  from  day  to  day, 
Was  by  the  Holy  Ghost  conceived 
Of  her  who  through  His  grace  believed. 


258 


NATIVITY  OF    ST.   JOHN  BAPTIST. 


3.  How  blest  that  Mother,  in  whose  shrine 
The  world's  Creator,  Lord  divine, 
Whose  hand  contains  the  earth  and  sky, 
Once  deigned,  as  in  His  ark,  to  lie  : 

4.  Blest  in  the  message  Gabriel  brought, 
Blest  by  the  work  the  Spirit  wrought, 
From  whom  the  great  Desire  of  earth 
Took  human  flesh  and  human  birth. 

5.  O  Lord,  the  Virgin -born,  to  Thee 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 

And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore.  Amen. 

This  Hymn  may  also  be  used  on  the  Purification)  &c. 


250. 
3Satixntg  of  St.  IoI)n  Baptist. 

*  Behold  I  will  send  my  Messenger,  and  he  shall  prepare  the 
way  before  Me." 

1.  HPHE  great  forerunner  of  the  morn, 

J-  The  herald  of  the  Word,  is  born  ; 
And  faithful  hearts  shall  never  fail 
With  thanks  and  praise  his  light  to  hail. 

2.  With  heavenly  message  Gabriel  came, 
That  John  should  be  that  herald's  name, 
And  with  prophetic  utterance  told 

His  actions  great  and  manifold. 


NATIVITY   OF  ST.    JOHN  BAPTIST. 

3.  John,  still  unborn,  yet  gave  aright 
His  witness  to  the  coming  Light ; 
And  Christ,  the  Sun  of  all  the  earth, 
Fulfilled  that  witness  at  His  Birth. 

4.  Of  women-born  shall  never  be 
A  greater  prophet  than  was  he, 
Whose  mighty  deeds  exalt  his  fame 
To  greater  than  a  prophet's  name. 

5.  But  why  should  mortal  accents  raise 
The  hymn  of  John  the  Baptist's  praise  ? 
Of  whom,  or  ere  his  course  was  run, 
Thus  spake  the  Father  to  the  Son  : 

6.  "Behold  My  herald,  who  shall  go 
Before  Thy  Face  Thy  way  to  show, 
And  shine,  as  with  the  day-star's  gleam 
Before  Thine  own  eternal  beam.'* 

7.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 

251. 

"  Repent  ye,  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.1 
1.  T     O  !  from  the  desert  homes, 
-L-*      Where  he  hath  hid  so  long, 
The  new  Elias  comes, 

In  sternest  wisdom  strong; 
The  voice  that  cries 
Of  Christ  from  high, 
And  judgment  nigh 
From  opening  skies. 


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260 


NATIVITY  OF  ST.   JOHN  BAPTIST. 

2.  Your  God  e'en  now  doth  stand 

At  heaven's  opening  door, 
His  fan  is  in  His  hand, 

And  He  will  purge  His  floor; 
The  wheat  He  claims 
And  with  Him  stows, 
The  chaff  He  throws 
To  quenchless  flames. 

3.  Ye  haughty  mountains,  bow 

Your  sky-aspiring  heads ; 
Ye  valleys,  hiding  low, 

Lift  up  your  gentle  meads; 
Make  His  way  plain 
Your  King  before, 
For  evermore 
He  comes  to  reign. 

4.  May  thy  dread  voice  around, 

Thou  harbinger  of  Light, 
On  our  dull  ears  still  sound, 
Lest  here  we  sleep  in  night, 
Till  judgment  come, 
And  on  our  path 
Shall  burst  the  wrath, 
And  deathless  doom. 

5.  O  God,  with  love's  -sweet  might, 

Who  dost  anoint  and  arm 
Thy  soldiers  for  the  fight 

With  grace  that  shields  from  harm, 


ST.    MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS.  261 

Thrice  blessed  Three, 
Heaven's  endless  days 

Shall  sing  Thy  praise 
Eternally.  Amen. 

252. 

St.  fHidjctd  anir  all  Angela. 

"  There  was  war  in  heaven ;  Michael  and  his  angels  fought 
against  the  dragon  j  and  the  dragon  fought  and  his 
angels." 

1.  /^~^HRIST,  in  highest  heaven  enthroned, 
V-*     Equal  of  the  Father's  Might, 

By  pure  spirits,  trembling,  owned' 

God  of  God,  and  Light  of  Light, 
Thee  'mid  Angel  hosts  we  sing, 
Thee  their  Maker,  and  their  King. 

2.  All  who  circling  round  adore  Thee, 

All  who  bow  before  Thy  Throne, 
Burn  with  flaming  zeal  before  Thee, 

Thy  behests  to  carry  down  ; 
To  and  fro,  'twixt  earth  and  heaven 
Speed  they  each  on  errands  given. 

3.  First  of  all  those  legions  glorious 

Michael  waves  his  sword  of  flame, 
Who  of  old  in  war  victorious 

Did  the  Dragon's  fierceness  tame  ; 
Who  with  might  invincible 
Thrust  the  rebel  down  to  hell. 


262 


ST.    MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 


4.  They  to  aid  the  sick  and  dying 

Called  from  heaven  do  swiftly  fly, 
Grace  divine  and  strength  supplying 

In  their  mortal  agony  : 
Souls  released  from  bondage  here 
They  to  Paradise  do  bear. 

5.  To  the  Father  praise  be  given 

By  the  unfallen  angel-host, 
Who  in  His  great  war  have  striven 

With  the  legions  of  the  lost ; 
Equal  praise  in  highest  heaven 
To  the  Son  and  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 


253. 

u  O  praise  the  Lord  all  ye  His  hosts  j  ye  servants  of  His 
that  do  His  pleasure." 

1.  T3  RAISE  to  God  Who  reigns  above, 
A  Binding  earth  and  heaven  in  love ; 
All  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Worship  His  dread  sovereignty. 

2.  Seraphim  His  praises  sing, 
Cherubim  on  fourfold  wing, 
Thrones,  Dominions,  Princes,  Powers, 
Ranks  of  Might  that  never  cowers. 

3.  Angel  hosts  His  word  fulfil, 
Ruling  nature  by  His  will ; 
Round  His  throne  Archangels  pour 
Songs  of  praise  for  evermore. 


ST.    MICHAEL    AND    ALL    ANGELS. 


263 


4.  Yet  on  man  they  joy  to  wait, 
All  that  bright  celestial  state, 
For  true  Man  their  Lord  they  see, 
Christ,  the  Incarnate  Deity. 

$.  On  the  throne  our  Lord  Who  died 
Sits  in  Manhood  glorified, 
Where  His  people  faint  below 
Angels  count  it  joy  to  go. 

6.  O  the  depths  of  joy  divine 
Thrilling  through  those  orders  nine, 
When  the  lost  are  found  again, 
When  the  banished  come  to  reign. 

7.  Now  in  faith,  in  hope,  in  love, 
We  will  join  the  choirs  above, 
Praising,  with  the  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 


254. 

"  Arc  they  net  all  ministering  spirits  sent  forth  to  minister 
for  them  who  shall  be  heirs  of  salvation  ?*" 

1.  HPHEY  come,  God's  Messengers  of  love, 

A    They  come  from  realms  of  peace  above, 
From  homes  of  never-fading  light, 
From  blissful  mansions  ever  bright. 

2.  They  come  to  watch  around  us  here, 
To  soothe  our  sorrow,  calm  our  fear : 
Ye  heavenly  guides,  speed  not  away, 
God  willeth  you  with  us  to  stay. 


264 


ALL    SAINTS      DAY. 


3.  But  chiefly  at  its  journey's  end 
'Tis  yours  the  spirit  to  befriend, 
And  whisper  to  the  willing  heart, 

"  O  Christian  soul,  in  peace  depart." 

4.  Blest  Jesu,  Thou  whose  groans  and  tears 
Have  sanctified  frail  nature's  fears, 

To  earth  in  bitter  sorrow  weighed 
Thou  didst  not  scorn  Thine  Angels'  aid. 

5.  An  Angel  guard  to  us  supply, 
When  on  the  bed  of  death  we  lie ; 
And  by  Thine  own  Almighty  power 
O  shield  us  in  the  last  dread  hour. 

6.  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
From  all  above,  and  all  below, 

Let  joyful  praise  unceasing  flow.         Amen. 


255. 

'M  Bainta'   JDaj). 

"  What  are  these  which  are  arrayed   in  white  robes  ?  and 
whence  came  they  ?" 

1.  ~VX  THO  are  these  like  stars  appearing, 

V  V      These,  before  God's  throne  who  stand  ? 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing, 
Who  are  all  this  glorious  band  ? 
Alleluia  !  hark,  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 


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2.  Who  are  these  in  dazzling  brightness, 
Clothed  in  God's  own  righteousness ; 
These,  whose  robes  of  purest  whiteness 
Shall  their  lustre  still  possess, 

Still  untouched  by  time's  rude  hand, 
Whence  come  all  this  glorious  band  ? 


These  are  they  who  have  contended 
For  their  Saviour's  honour  long, 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 
Following  not  the  sinful  throng ; 
These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained, 
Triumph  by  the  Lamb  have  gained. 


These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried, 
Who  in  prayer  fall  oft  have  striven 
With  the  God  they  glorified  ; 
Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 


5.  These,  the  Almighty  contemplating, 
Did  as  priests  before  Him  stand, 
Soul  and  body  always  waiting 

Day  and  night  at  His  command  : 
Now  in  God's  most  holy  place 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  face.         Amen. 


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256. 


o 


"  And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the  moon, 
to  shine  in  it;  for  the  glory  of  Gon  did  lighten  it,  and 
the  Lamb  is  the  Light  thereof." 

HEAVENLY  Jerusalem, 
Of  everlasting  halls, 
Thrice  blessed  are  the  people 
Thou  storest  in  Thy  walls. 

2.  Thou  art  the  golden  mansion, 
Where  saints  for  ever  sing; 

The  seat  of  God's  own  chosen, 
The  palace  of  the  King. 

3.  There  God  for  ever  sitteth, 
Himself  of  all  the  Crown  ; 

The  Lamb  the  Light  that  shineth 
And  never  goeth  down. 

4.  Naught  to  this  seat  approacheth 
Their  sweet  peace  to  molest ; 

They  sing  their  God  for  ever, 
Nor  day  nor  night  they  rest. 

5.  Sure  Hope  doth  thither  lead  us; 
Our  longings  thither  tend ; 

May  short-lived  toil  ne'er  daunt  us 
For  joys  that  cannot  end. 

6.  To  Christ  the  Sun  that  lightens 
His  Church  above,  below  ; 

To  Father,  and  to  Spirit, 

All  things  created  bow.  Amen. 

See  also  Hymns  262  and  263. 


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257. 

Apostles, 

"  And  the  wall  of  the  city  had   twelve   foundations,  and  on 
them  the  names  of  the  twelve  Apostles  of  the  Lamb." 

1.  r  I  AHE  eternal  gifts  of  Christ  the  King, 

J-  The  Apostles'  glory,  let  us  sing ; 
And  all,  with  hearts  of  gladness,  raise 
Due  hymns  of  thankful  love  and  praise. 

2.  For  they  the  Church's  princes  are, 
Triumphant  leaders  in  the  war, 

In  heavenly  courts  a  warrior  band, 
True  lights  to  lighten  every  land. 

3,.  Theirs  is  the  steadfast  faith  of  saints, 
And  hope  that  never  yields  nor  faints, 
And  love  of  Christ  in  perfect  glow 
That  lays  the  prince  of  this  world  low. 

4.  In  them  the  Father's  glory  shone, 
In  them  the  will  of  God  the  Sox, 
In  them  exults  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Through  them  lejoice  the  heavenly  host. 

5.  To  Thee,  Redeemer,  now  we  cry, 

That  Thou  wouldst  join  to  them  on  high 
Thy  servants,  who  this  grace  implore, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    .      Amen. 


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258. 

"Their  sound  went  into  all  the  earth,  and  their  words  unto 
the  ends  of  the  world." 

1.  T^ISPOSER  Supreme, 
-L'   And  Judge  of  the  earth, 
Who  choosest  for  Thine 

The  weak  and  the  poor ; 
To  frail  earthen  vessels 

And  things  of  no  worth 
Entrusting  Thy  riches 

Which  aye  shall  endure ; 


2.  Those  vessels  soon  fail, 

Though  full  of  Thy  light, 
And  at  Thy  decree 

Are  broken  and  gone  ; 
Thence  brightly  appeareth 

Thy  truth  in  its  might, 
As  through  the  clouds  riven 

The  lightnings  have  shone. 

3.  Like  clouds  are.  they  borne 

To  do  Thy  great  will, 
And  swift  as  the  winds 

About  the  world  go ; 
The  Word  with  His  wisdom 

Their  spirits  doth  fill, 
They  thunder,  they  lighten, 

The  waters  o'erflow. 


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4.  Their  sound  goeth  forth, 

"  Christ  Jesus  the  Lord:" 
Then  Satan  doth  fear, 

His  citadels  fall : 
As  when  the  dread  trumpets 

Went  forth  at  Thy  word, 
And  one  long  blast  shattered 

The  Canaanite's  wall. 

5.  O  loud  be  their  trump, 

And  stirring  their  sound 
To  rouse  us,  O  Lord, 

From  slumber  of  sin ; 
The  lights  Thou  hast  kindled 

In  darkness  around, 
Oh,  may  they  illumine 

Our  spirits  within. 

6.  All  honour,  and  praise, 

Dominion,  and  might, 
To  God,  Three  in  One, 

Eternally  be, 
Who  round  us  hath  shed 

His  own  marvellous  light, 
And  called  us  from  darkness 

His  glory  to  see.  Amen. 

259. 

44  Ye  also  shall  sit  upon  twelve  thrones,  judging  the  twelve 
tribes  of  Israel." 

1.  /^APTAINS  of  the  saintly  band, 
^^  Lights  who  lighten  every  land, 
Princes  who  with  Jesus  dwell, 
Judges  of  His  Israel ; 


2(0  EVANGELISTS. 

2.  On  the  nations  sunk  in  night 
Ye  have  shed  the  Gospel  light; 
Sin  and  error  flee  away, 
Truth  is  shining  on  our  way. 

3.  Not  by  warrior's  spear  and  sword, 
Not  by  art  of  human  word, 
Preaching  but  the  Cross  of  shame 
Rebel  hearts  for  Christ  ye  tame. 

4.  Earth,  that  long  in  sin  and  pain 
Groaned  in  Satan's  deadly  chain, 
Now  to  serve  its  God  is  free 

In  the  law  of  liberty. 

5.  Distant  lands  with  one  acclaim 
Tell  the  honour  of  your  name, 
Who,  wherever  man  has  trod, 
Teach  the  mysteries  of  God. 

6.  Glory  to  the  Three  in  One 
While  eternal  ages  run, 

Who  from  deepest  shades  of  night 
Called  us  to  His  glorious  light.  Amen. 

260. 
€t>ctngcltst0. 

"  Behold  upon  the  mountains  the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth 
good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace.'* 

1.  "O  EH  OLD  the  messengers  of  Christ, 
U      Who  sow  in  every  place 
The  unveiled  mysteries  of  God, 
The  Gospel  of  His  grace. 


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2.  The  things,  thro*  mists  and  shadows  dim 

By  holy  prophets  seen, 
In  the  full  light  of  day  they  saw 
With  not  a  cloud  between. 

3.  What  Christ,  True  Man,  divinely  wrought, 

What  God  in  Manhood  bore, 
They  wrote  as  God  inspired  in  words 
That  live  for  evermore. 

4.  Although  in  space  and  time  apart, 

One  Spirit  ruled  them  all : 
And  in  their  sacred  pages  still 
We  hear  that  Spirit's  call. 

5.  To  God,  the  Blessed  Three  in  One, 

»Be  glory,  praise,  and  might, 
Who  called  us  from  the  shades  of  death 
To  His  own  glorious  light.  Amen. 


261. 

u  And  a  River  went  out  of  Eden  to  water  the  garden;   and 
from  thence  it  was  parted,  and  became  into  four  heads." 

1.  /^OME  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 
^^  Sing  of  those  who  spread  the  treasures 

In  the  holy  Gospels  shrined ; 
Blessed  tidings  of  salvation, 
Peace  on  earth,  their  proclamation, 

Love  from  God  to  lost  mankind. 


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2.  See  the  Rivers  four  that  gladden 
With  their  streams  the  better  Eden 

Planted  by  our  Lord  most  dear ; 
Christ  the  Fountain,  these  the  waters ; 
Drink,  O  Sion's  sons  and  daughters, 

Drink  and  find  salvation  here. 

3.  O,  that  we  Thy  truth  confessing, 
And  Thy  holy  word  possessing, 

Jesu,  may  Thy  love  adore  ; 
Unto  Thee  our  voices  raising, 
Thee  with  all  Thy  ransomed  praising, 

Ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 

The  Hymn  No.  109,  yarts  2  and  3,  may  also  be  used  en  the 
Festivals  of  Apostles  or  Evangelists,  between  Easter  day  and 
Trinity  Sunday. 


262. 
iHartm*0,    $tt. 

"  These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and 
have  washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in  the 
Blood  of  the  Lamb." 

1.  T  TOW  bright  those  glorious  spirits  shine! 
■*■  A      Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 

Of  everlasting  day  ? 

2.  Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light  : 
And  in  the  Blood  of  Christ  have  washed 
Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 


MARTYRS,   ETC. 

3.  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amidst 
The  glories  of  the  sky. 

4.  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no  more, 

Nor  sun  with  scorching  ray ; 
God  is  their  Sun,  Whose  cheering  beams 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

5.  The  Lamb,  Who  reigns  upon  the  throne, 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside, 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 
And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

6.  'Mid  pastures  green  He'll  lead  His  flock 

Where  living  streams  appear; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 

7.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.  Amen. 


263. . 

u  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith." 
1.  HPHE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
-*-     A  kingly  crown  to  gain, 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar; 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 


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2.  Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

3.  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save. 

4.  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong ; 
Wrho  follows  in  his  train  ? 

5.  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came, 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 

6.  They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane, 
They  bowed  their  necks,  the  death  to  feel ; 
Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

7.  A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 

8.  They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain; 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train.  Amen. 


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264. 

u  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation,  for  when  he 
is  tried  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life." 

1.  (^\  GOD,  Thy  soldiers'  great  Reward, 
V-^  Their  Portion,  Crown,  and  faithful  Lord 
From  all  transgressions  set  us  free 

Who  sing  Thy  martyr's  victory. 

2.  By  wisdom  taught  he  learned  to  know 
The  vanity  of  all  below, 

The  fleeting  joys  of  earth  disdained, 
And  everlasting  glory  gained. 

3.  Right  manfully  his  cross  he  bore, 
And  ran  his  race  of  torments  sore ; 
For  Thee  he  poured  his  life  away, 
With  Thee  he  lives  in  endless  day. 

4.  We  therefore  pray  Thee,  Lord  of  love, 
Regard  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 
On  this  Thy  martyr's  triumph-day, 
Wash  every  stain  of  sin  away. 

5.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son, to  Thee; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 

For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 


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265. 


"  Be  thou  faithful  unto   death,  and  I  will  give  thee  a  crown 
of  life." 

1.  T^OR  man  the  Saviour  shed 
J-     His  all-atoning  Blood, 

And  oh,  shall  ransomed  man  refuse 
To  suffer  for  his  God  ? 

2.  Ashamed  who  now  can  be 
To  own  the  Crucified  ? 

Nay,  rather  be  our  glory  this, 
•  To  die  for  Him  Who  died. 

3.  So  felt  Thy  martyr,  Lord  ; 
By  Thy  right  hand  sustained 

He  waged  for  Thee  the  battle's  strife, 
And  threatened  death  disdained. 

4.  Upon  the  golden  crown 
Gazing, with  eager  breath, 

He  fought  as  one  who  fain  would  die, 
And,  dying,  conquer  death. 

5.  Alone  he  stood  unmoved 
Amid  his  cruel  foes ; 

O  wondrous  was  the  might  that 'then 
Above  his  torturers  rose. 

6.  Lord,  give  us  grace  to  bear 
Like  him  our  cross  of  shame, 

To  do  and  suffer  what  Thou  wilt, 
For  love  of  Thy  dear  Name. 


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7.  Jesu,  the  King  of  saints, 
We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 

Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 
And  Spirit  evermore.         Amen. 


266. 

"  If  a  man  desire  the  office  of  a  Bishop,  he  desireth  a  good 
work." 

1.  f~\  THOU  Whose  all-redeeming  might 
v_y  Crowns  every  Chief  in  faith's  true  fight, 
On  this  commemoration  day 

Hear  us,  good  Jesu,  while  we  pray. 

2.  In  faithful  strife  for  Thy  dear  Name 
Thy  servant  earned  the  saintly  fame, 
Which  pious  hearts  with  praise  revere 
In  constant  memory  year  by  year. 

3.  Earth's  fleeting  joys  he  counted  naught, 
For  higher,  truer,  joys  he  sought, 

And  now,  with  angels  round  Thy  Throne, 
Unfading  treasures  are  his  own. 

4.  O  grant  that  we,  most  gracious  God, 
May  follow  in  the  steps  he  trod ; 
And,  freed  from  every  stain  of  sin, 
As  he  hath  won  may  also  win. 

5.  To  Thee,  O  Christ,  our  loving  King, 
All  glory,  praise,  and  thanks  we  bring  : 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  for  evermore.  Amen. 


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267. 


"  Whosoever  shall  confess  Me  before  men,  him  will  I  con- 
fess before  My  Father  which  is  in  heaven. " 

I.  "XT  OT  by  the  martyr's  death  alone 
*        ii    The  saint  his  crown  in  heaven  has  won  ; 
There  is  a  triumph  robe  on  high 
For  bloodless  fields  of  victory. 


2.  What  though  he  was  not  called  to  feel 
The  cross,  or  flame,  or  torturing  wheel, 
Yet  daily  to  the  world  he  died, 

His  flesh,  through  grace,  he  crucified. 

3.  What  though  nor  chains,  nor  scourges  sore, 
Nor  cruel  beasts  his  members  tore, 
Enough  if  perfect  love  arise 

To  Christ  a  grateful  sacrifice. 

4.  Lord,  grant  us  so  to  Thee  to  turn, 
That  we  to  die  through  life  may  learn, 
And  thus,  when  life's  brief  day  is  o'er, 
Rejoice  with  Thee  for  evermore. 

5.  O  Fount  of  sanctity  and  love, 
O  perfect  Rest  of  saints  above, 
All  praise,  all  glory  be  to  Thee, 

Both  now  and  through  eternity.  Amen. 


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268. 

"Thy  Name  is  as   ointment   poured    forth,  therefore  do  the 
virgins  love  Thee." 

l.    T  ESU,  the  virgins'  Crown,  do  Thou 
J    Accept  us  as  in  prayer  we  bow, 
Born  of  that  Virgin  whom  alone 
The  Mother  and  the  Maid  we  own. 


2.  Amongst  the  lilies  Thou  dost  feed, 
And  thither  choirs  of  virgins  lead ; 
Adorning  all  Thy  chosen  brides 
With  glorious  gifts  Thy  love  provides, 

3.  And  whither,  Lord,  Thy  footsteps  wend, 
The  virgins  still  with  praise  attend ; 
For  Thee  they  pour  their  sweetest  song, 
And  after  Thee  rejoicing  throng. 

4.  O  gracious  Lord,  we  Thee  implore 
Thy  grace  on  erery  sense  to  pour; 
From  all  pollution  keep  us  free, 
And  make  us  pure  in  heart  for  Thee. 

5.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee  ; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 

For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 


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269. 

"  Who  can  find  a  virtuous  woman  ?  for  her  price  is  above 
rubies  :  the  heart  of  her  husband  doth  safely  trust  in 
her." 

l.  T  TOW  blest  the  matron,  who,  endued 
A  -L  With  holy  zeal  and  fortitude, 
Has  won  through  grace  a  saintly  fame, 
And  owns  a  dear  and  honoured  name. 


2.  Such  holy  love  inflamed  her  breast 
She  would  not  seek  on  earth  her  rest, 
But,  strong  in  faith  and  patience,  trod 
The  narrow  way  that  leads  to  God. 

3.  She  learned,  through  fasting,  to  control 
The  flesh  that  weigheth  down  the  soul, 
And  then  by  prayers  sweet  food  sustained 
To  seek  the  joys  she  now  has  gained. 

4.  O  Christ,  from  Whom  all  virtue  springs, 
Who  only  doest  wondrous  things, 

To  Thee,  the  Kin^  of  Saints,  we  pray 
Accept  and  bless  Thy  flock  to-day. 

5.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee ; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 

For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 


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270. 

(  I,  John,  who  also  am  your  brother  and  companion  in 
tribulation,  and  in  the  kingdom  and  patience  of  Jesus 
Christ,  was  in  the  isle  that  is  called  Patmos,  for  the 
Word  of  God  and  for  the  testimony  of  Jesus  Christ." 

1.  AN  exile  for  the  Faith 
<**■  Of  his  Incarnate  Lord, 

Beyond  the  stars,  beyond  all  space, 
His  soul  in  vision  soared  : 

2.  There  saw  in  glory  Him 
Who  liveth,  and  was  dead  ; 

There  Judah's  Lion  and  the  Lamb 
That  for  our  ransom  bled ; 

.     3.  There  of  the  Kingdom  learnt 
The  mysteries  sublime  ; 
How,  sown  in  martyrs'  blood,'the  Faith 
Should  spread  from  clime  to  clime. 

4.  Lord,  give  us  grace,  like  him, 
In  Thee  to  live  and  die ; 

To  spurn  the  fleeting  things  of  earth, 
And  seek  for  joys  on  high. 

5.  Jesu,  our  risen  Lord, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 
And  Spirit  evermore.  Amen, 


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271. 

"  Mary  Magdalene,  out  of  whom  He  had  cast  seven  devils.'* 

1.  CON  of  the  Highest,  deign  to  cast 
^      On  us  a  pitying  eye, 

Thou  Who  repentant  Magdalene 
Didst  call  to  joys  on  high. 

2.  The  long-lost  coin  is  stored  at  length 

In  treasure-house  divine, 
The  precious  gem  from  filth  is  cleansed, 
And  doth  the  stars  outshine. 


3.  Jesu,  the  balm  of  every  wound, 
The  sinner's  only  stay, 
Grant  us,  like  Magdalene,  to  weep 
In  this  Thy  mercy's  day. 


4.  Absolve  us  by  Thy  gracious  Word, 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  love, 
And  guide  us  through  the  storms  of  life 
To  perfect  rest  above. 


5.  All  praise,  all  glory  be  to  Thee, 
One  everlasting  Lord, 
Whose  mercy  doth  our  souls  forgive, 
Whose  bounty  doth  reward.  Amen. 


MARTYRS,   ETC. 


283 


272. 


"  Of  whom  the  world  was  not  worthy." 

1.  "X/'E  servants  of  our  glorious  King, 

X     To  Him  your  thankful  praises  bring; 
And  tell  the  deeds  that  grace  has  done, 
The  triumphs  by  His  martyrs  wen. 

2.  Since  they  were  faithful  to  the  last, 
Their  holy  struggles  now  arc  past ; 
The  bitterness  of  death  is  o'er, 
And  theirs  is  bliss  for  evermore. 

3.  The  flame  did  scorch,  the  knife  lay  bare, 
And  cruel  beasts  their  members  tear ; 
No  powers  of  earth,  no  powers  of  hell 

The  souls  that  loved  their  Lord  could  quell 

4.  For  ever  broken  is  the  chain 

That  sought  to  bind  them,  but  in  vain  : 
O  let  us  strive  like  them  to  win 
Our  freedom  from  the  bonds  of  sin. 

3.  O  Saviour,  may  our  portion  be 

With  those  who  gave  themselves  to  Thee, 

Through  all  eternity  to  sing 

All  praise  to  Thee,  the  martyrs'  King. 

6.  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be  ; 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee  ; 
Whom,  with  the  Spirit,  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 


284 


MARTYRS,  ETC. 

273. 

"  And  they  glorified  God  in  me.*' 

1.  ITJ* OR  Thy  dear  saint,  O  Lord, 
-*■      Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 

Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2.  For  Thy  dear  saint,  O  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  die, 

And  found  in  Thee  a  full  reward, 
Accept  our  thankful  cry. 

3.  Thine  earthly  members  fit 
To  join  Thy  saints  above, 

In  one  communion  ever  knit, 
One  fellowship  of  love. 

4.  Jesu,  Thy  Name  we  bless, 
And  humbly  pray  thai  we 

May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
Who  lived  and  died  for  Thee. 

5.  All  might,  all  praise  be  Thine, 
Father,  co-equal  Son, 

And  Spirit,  Bond  of  love  divine, 
While  endless  ages  run.  Amen. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES. 


A  hymn  for  Martyrs  sweetly  sing d.l.m. 

A  living  stream,  as  crystal  clear cm. 

Abide  with  me  j  fast  falls  the  eventide 

Above  the  starry  spheres 

Again  the  Lord's  own  day  is  here  ....  Il.m 

Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness 8  7,  8  7,  8  7 .  . 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honour 17  6,  7  6,  7  6,  7  6 

All  hail,  adored  Trinity Il.m 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell.  .  .  Jl.m 

All  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief. cm. 

An  exile  for  the  faith s.m 

Angels,  lament ;  behold,  your  God ....  cm 

As  now  the  sun's  declining  rays c.m 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 7s  (6  lines) .  .  . 

At  the  Cross  her  station  keeping 887 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing.  ...  7s  (8  lines) 
Awake  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun.  ...  l.m 


Before  the  ending  of  the  day l.m 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God J6  6  6  4,  8  8  4. 

C.M 

8  7,87,8  7.. 

S.M 

7s 

L.M 

7s  (6  lines) .  . . 
76,  76 

L.M 


Behold  the  messengers  of  Christ 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem 

Blest  are  the  pure    in  heart: 

Blest  Creator  of  the  light 

Blest  Trinity,  from  mortal  sight 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 

By  precepts  taught  of  ages  past 


Captains  of  the  saintly  band 7s 

Christ  in  highest  heaven  enthroned. .  .  18  7,  8  7,  7  7 . 


Hymn. 

53 
*55 

14 
129 

22 

67 

86 

132 

136 

i58 

270 

102 
12 
64 
98 

II3 


x3 
166 
260 

243 
141 

24 
133 
205 
142 

74 

259 
252 


286 


INDEX. 


Christ  is  gone  upj  yet  ere  He  passed.  . 
Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation.  .  . 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 

Christ,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies.  .  .  . 

Chiiit  will  gather  in  His  own 

Christians, awake,  salute  the  happy  morn 
Come  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove.  . 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire. . 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Who  ever  One..  . 
Come,  let  us  praise  the  name  of  God.  . 
Come  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 
Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. .  . 

Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come 

Conquering  kings  their  titles  take.  . .  . 

Creator  of  the  starry  height 

Creator  of  the  world,  to  Thee 


Day  of  wrath,  O  day  of  mourning. . . . 
Disposer  supreme 


Earth  has  many  a  noble  city.  . 
Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save . 


Far  from  my  heavenly  home 

Father  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love 

First  of  Martyrs,  thou  whose  name. .  . 

For  man  the  Saviour  shed 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country  (part  2) 

For  thy  dear  saint,  O  Lord 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace 

Forth  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go. .  . 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights 

Fountain  of  good,  to  own  Thy  love. . 


CM 

8   7,87,87. 

7s.... 

7s  (8  lines).  . 
7s  (6  lines).  . 


7S 

Six  io's. 

L.M.  .  .  . 
L.M.  .  .  . 


L.M. 
L.M. 
C.M.  .  .  . 


8  8  7,  8  8  7. 
8  8  6,  8  8  6. 

7  7  7,  7  7  7. 
7s  (8  lines) .  . 

7s 


L.M. 
L.M. 


5  5,55,65,65 
87,87 

8  8,8  8,8  8.. 


L.M. 
C.M. 


7«... 

S.M. . 


7  6, 7  6, 7  6, 7  6 


.M. 


7s... 

L.M. 

7s.. 

C.M. 


287 


From  Greenland's  icy  monntains 7  6,  7  6,  7  6,  7  6 

From  highest  heaven  th'  Eternal  Son.  j8  8  8,  8  8  8 


7>  8  7,  47. 
6  5>  6  5 

L.M 


Its  (6  lines ) .  , 


'Gainst  what  foeman  art  thou  rushing 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 

Glory  to  Thee,  O  Lord 

Glory  to  TheeWho  safe  hast  kept  (p'rt  3)  l.m 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 

God  eternal,  mighty  King.  .  . 

God  from  en  high  hath  heard !s.m  .  .  .  , 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way cm.  .  . 

God  of  grace,  O  let  Thy  light 77,  75 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace :7s  (6  lines  j  .  .  . 

God  of  our  life,  to  Thee  we  call l.m 

God  the  Father,  from  Thy  throne.  .  .Irregular.  .  .  . 
God,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven .  .^8  4,  8  4,  8  8  8, 4 
Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear . .  .  |8  7,  8  7,  8  8  7 . 

Great  God,  Who,  hid  from  mortal  sight  l.m 

Great  Mover  of  all  hearts 88  6,  886... 


Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise ...... 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 

Hark,  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding.  .  . 
Hark  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me 

Have  mercy  on  us,  God  most  high.  .  . 
He  Who  once  in  righteous  vengeance. 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty. 
How  blest  the  matron,  who,  endued.  . 


7s 

76,76,76,76 
87,87.... 

CM 

7s 


S.M. 


CM 

8  7,   87,   7  7.. 

8  8,  8  8,  7.... 
11, 12, 12,  11 . 

L.M 


How  blest  were  thev  who  walked  in  love  l.m 


How  bright  those  glorious  spirits  shine 
How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
How  welcome  was  the  call 


In  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,  O  Lord..  .  .  cm. 


c.m. 

S.M. 


236 


288 


In  the  Lord's  atoning  grief. 


Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 

Jerusalem  the  golden  (part.  3) 

Jesu,  grant  me  this,  I  pray 

Jesu,  Lover  of  my  soul...  . .. , 

Jesu,  meek  and  gentle 

Jesu,  meek  and  lowly. 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all 

Jesu,  our  hope,  our  heart's  desire 

Jesu,  the  very  thought  is  sweet. 

Jesu,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 

Jesu,  the  world's  redeeming  Lord.  .  .  . 

Jesu,  Thy  mercies  are  untold 

Jesu,  the  virgins'  Crown,  do  Thou.  . . 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day 

Jesus  lives  !   no  longer  now 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun.  .  .  . 


7s. 


Let  every  heart  exulting  beat 

Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing...  . 
Light's  glittering  morn  bedecks  the  sky 

Lo,  from  the  desert  homes 

Lo,  He  comes  in  clouds  descending. .  . 
Lo,  now  is  our  accepted  day..  ....... 

Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  Cross  we  flee.  .  . 

Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day 

Lord,  in  Thy  Name  Thy  servants  plead 

Lord  Jesus,  God' and  Man 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 

Lord,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high.  . 

Lord,  Thy  word  abideth 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne 


Morn  of  morns,  and  day  of  days 

My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread 

My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art...  . 


c.m 

7  6,7  6,V6V76 

?s 

7s,  7s 

6  5,  65.... 
6  6,  6  6.  .  .  , 

8  8,  8  8,  8  i 

CM 

L.M 

C.M 

L.M 

C.M 

L.M 

7s 

78,78.... 

L.M 


L.M 

666  6,  4444 
37,87,87... 

L.M. 


C.M. 


7  7 

C.M,    . 

S.M.  .  , 


8  8,8  8,  8  8. 

L.M 

6  6,  6  6 

CM 


7s- 


283 


My  God,  I  love  Thee;  not  because. 
My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray.  . 


8,4. 


Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 6  4,  6  4,  6  6  4 

New  every  morning  is  the  love l.m 

New  wonders  of  Thy  mighty  Hand. . 
Not  by  the  martyr's  death  alone. 
Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising  .  .  . 
Now,  my  tongue,  the  mystery  telling. . 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 

Now  that  the  daylight  fills  the  skv.  . 


O  blessed  Day,  when  first  was  poured. . 
O  Christ,  the  heavens'  eternal  King.  . 
O  Christ,  Who  art  the  Light  and  Day. 
O  Christ,  Who  dost  prepare  a  place. 

O  Christ,  Redeemer  of  our  race 

O  come,  all  ye  faithful 

O  come  and  mourn  with  me  a  while.. 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 

O  Father,  Thou  Who  hast  created  all. 
O  God,  of  all  the  strength  and  power 
O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord.  .  .  . 
O  God  of  life,  WThose  power  benign.. 
O  God  of  love,  O  King  of  peace.  .  .  . 
O  God  of  truth,  O  Lord  of  might.  .  . 
O  God,  Thy  soldiers'  great  Reward..  . 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 

O  God  unseen,  yet  ever  near 

O  Guardian  of  the  Church  divine..  .  . 

O  heavenly  Jerusalem 

O  heavenly  Word,  Eternal  Light 

O  help  us,  Lord  ,•  each  hour  of  need.  . 

O  Holy  Lord,  content  to  dwell 

O  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  grace 

O  Jesu,  King  most  wonderful  (part  2). 
O  Jesu,  Thou  the  Beauty  art  (part  3) . 


CM 

L.M 

8  7,87,87.. 

87,  8  7,8  7.. 
6  7,  67,  6  6,  6  6 

L.M 


L.M. 

L.M. 


L.M 

L.M 

L.M 


Irregular. 
l.m 


8  8,  8  8,  8 

Irregular.  . 

L.M 

CM 


CM. 


L.M. 


7  6,  7  6. 

L-M.  .  .  . 
C.M.  .  .  . 
L.M.  .  .  . 
C.M.  .  .  . 
CM.  .  .  . 
C.M.  .  .  .    , 


290 


INDEX. 


O  Jesu,  Lord  of  light  and  grace 

O  let  him,  whose  sorrow 

O  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be 

O  Lord,  in  perfect  bliss  above 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  Whose  glory  rills. 
O  Lord  most  high,  Eternal  King  .... 
O  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  Face  from  me. . 

O  Lord,  how  joyful  'tis  to  see 

O  Love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art. 
O  Love,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high 
O  Love,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 

O  merciful  Creator,  hear 

O  praise  our  God  to-day 

O  sacred  Head,  surrounded 

O  Saviour  of  the  world  forlorn 

O  Saviour,  Who  for  man  hast  trod.  .  . 

O  Sion,  open  wide  thy  gates 

O  sinner,  lift  the  eye  of  faith 

O  sons  and  daughters,  let  us  sing 

O  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows 
O  Thou,  Whose  all-redeeming  might. 
O  Thou,  Who  dost  to  man  accord..  . . 

O  Trinity,  most  blessed  Light 

O  wondrous  type,  O  vision  fair 

O  Word  of  God  above 

O  worship  the  King 

O  what,  if  we  are  Christ's 

O'erwhelmed  in  depths  of  woe 

Of  the  Father's  love  begotten 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 

On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry.  .  . 

On  this  day,  the  first  of  days 

Once  more  the  solemn  season  calls.  .  . 
Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed. 


Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  Heaven.  8  7,  8  7,  8  7  .  . 
Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King  .  .  7s 


Measure. 


L.M 

65>65 

8  8  6,  8  8  6... 

L.M 


L.M. 

L.M. 


CM 

L.M.  .  .  . 


8  8  6,  8  8  6.. 

L.M 

8  8,  8  8,  8  8.. 

L.M 


S.M 

76,76)76,76 

L.M 

L.M 

C.M 

87,87,887. 


C.M 

L.M 

8  8*6,  8  8  6. 


L.M. 


L.M 

S.M 

5  5>  5  5> 6  5, 6  5 

S.M 


S.M 

8  7,8  7,877 
7s 

L.M 

7S 

C.M 

8  6,84 


NDEX. 


J(J1 


Fikst  Line. 

AT 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens  adore  Him 

Praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above 

Praise  we  the  Lord  this  dav 

87,87,87,87! 

7s 

3.M 

Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord 

Resting  from  His  work  to-day 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me 

Irregular 

7s  (6  lines) .  .  . 

L.M 

7s  (6  lines)  .  .  . 
73 

Ruler  of  the  hosts  of  light 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 

See  the  destined  day  arise 

7s  (8  lines).  .  . 
7s 

Sion's  daughter,  weep  no  more 

Six  days  of  labour  now  are  past.  .  .  . 

73  (6  lines) .  .  . 

CM 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 

S.M 

Son  of  the  Highest,  deign  to  cast.  . 

C.M 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 

Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love 

Sun  cf  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear..  . 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing.  . 

7S 

L.M 

L.M 

8s  (6  lines).  .  . 
87,87 

L.M     

That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day. 
That  Eastertide  with  joy  (part  3) 

L.M 

L.M 

The  Apostles'  hearts  (part  2) 

The  ancient  law  departs 

L.M 

S.M 

The  advent  of  our  King.  . 

S.M . 

The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  one  wide  field.  . 
The  eternal  gifts  of  Christ  the  King. . 
The  fish  in  wave  and  bird  on  wing.  .  . 
The  God  Whom  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky 
The  great  forerunner  of  the  morn 

C.M 

L.M 

C.M 

L.M 

The  Heavenly  Child  in  stature  grows . 
The  Lamb's  high  banquec called  toshare 
The  life  which  God's  Incarnate  Word 
The  people  that  in  darkness  sat ' 

C.M 

C.M 

■29'2 


INDEX. 


The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn 

The  royal  banners  forward  go 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise.  . 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast 

The  Shepherd  now  was  smitten 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war.  .  . 
The  Word,  with  God  the  Father  One 
The  year  is  gone,  beyond  recall...  . 
The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden , 
Thee  we  adore^O  hidden  Saviour,  Thee 

There  is  a  blessed  Home 

There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read .  . 
They  come,  God's  messengers  of  love. 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high.  fc 

Thou  spak'st  the  word,  and  into  one. 
Thou  art  the  Way  ;   by  Thee  alone .  .  . 

Thou  Whose  Almighty  Word 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 
Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three.  .  .  . 
'Tis  done  j  that  new  and  heavenly  birth 

To  Christ,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

To-day,  O  Lord,  a  holier  work 

To  the  Name  of  our  Salvation 


d.c.m. 
l.m.  . 


7  6,  7  6 

10  10  10  10. 

6s  (8  lines).  . 

C.M 

L.M 

D.S.M 


Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself  (part  2) •• •  • 

We  love  the  place,  O  God 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died. 

What  our  Father  does  is  well 

What  star  is  this,  with  beams  so  bright 
When   God  of  old  came  down   from 

heaven 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross.  .  . 
When  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need.  .  . 
When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe. 
When  shades  of  night  around  us  close 


Irregular. 
8  8  8.... 
64,  6  6.. 
7  6,  7  6.. 

D.C.M.  .    . 

L„M 

C.M 


C.M , 

C.M 

664,   666,4. 
C.M 

87,  8  7,7  7-. 
77  75 

L.M 


S.M. 


C.M 

7,87,87.. 

L.M 

6s 

L.M 

7s  (6  lines) .  .  . 
l.m 


7s. 


293 


Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands  l.m 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks.  CM 

Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing.  ..87,87,77... 

Why  doth  that  impious  Herod  fear..  .  l.m 

With  Christ  we  share  a  mystic  grave.  Ic.m 

Word  Supreme,  before  creation 8  7,  8  7,  8  7 .  . 

Ye  choirs  of  new  Jerusalem cm 

Ye  servants  of  our  glorious  King    .  .  .  l.m 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord s.M.   -  • 


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44. 

60 
210 

52 

106 

272 
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